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  • Sep 15, 2010, 07:45 PM
    stevearc
    Takes about two seconds for the oil gauge to move .
    2000 f 250 7.3 The oil gauge does not move for about 2 seconds after starting, the goes back to normal
  • Sep 15, 2010, 08:12 PM
    Missouri Bound

    Nothing too unusual... synthetic oil?
  • Sep 16, 2010, 06:51 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    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-t...ml#post1415281

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