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stevearc
Sep 15, 2010, 07:45 PM
2000 f 250 7.3 The oil gauge does not move for about 2 seconds after starting, the goes back to normal

Missouri Bound
Sep 15, 2010, 08:12 PM
Nothing too unusual... synthetic oil?

TxGreaseMonkey
Sep 16, 2010, 06:51 AM
Engines with full synthetic HDDO build oil pressure 7 times faster than conventional oil. This should help with this problem. Conventional oil, anyhow, is the kiss of death for turbos. I wouldn't use it in a diesel, even if you gave it to me. This link should help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-8.html#post1415281