Low Oil Pressure at Idle, Volvo AD31B in the Tropics

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Low Oil Pressure at Idle, Volvo AD31B in the Tropics

On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:59:25 -0700, "
wrote:

I'd change the
oil out for a heavier weight and see if that helps.

Yes, that was going to be my advice also. HD 40WT would be typical
for an older diesel engine in the tropics. You could also bump up
your idle speed a little

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