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Oil Pressure and Transmission Temp Questions

boxman

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Would like some input on the oil pressure and transmission temperature on my new 2022 Ram 1500 v6 Pentastar etorque.

My previous 2013 Ram v6 had oil pressures as follows': Cold was 45 psi at idle. Any increase in rpm and pressure would be 70-80 until engine warmed up. Then consistently jn the 40's unless rpm's went over 3500. Then pressures went to 70+, all what were considered normal.

My new truck: Cold pressure 30 psi. Increase rpm to 2000-2500, still 30 to 31. At about 3000, pressure will shoot up to about 65 psi. After engine warmed up, I get nearly same readings. Except idling at stoplight pressure reads 28-29. Again if accelerating above about 2800 to 3000 rpm, then it will jump to 65+. I had always understood that these v6's had 2 stage oil pump. High pressure on until truck is above a set temperature , then low stage opens unless rpm's exceed 3500. So, is my my new truck's oil pressures normal or do I have something faulty?

Also, transmission temps. I know this has been discussed similarly in other threads, but my old truck always ran right around 176 degrees, winter or summer. This new one runs 190 to 205. (Coolant temp about 195). Did Ram drop or change the transmission oil cooler? Or ??

I appreciate any input.
 

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I can’t give you specifics on the V6 Ram but I have the same 3.6L in my Caravan and it behaves the same way . I have over 86k on it with no issues so I guess it’s ok .
 

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Box man - your temps and pressures are consistent with the V6 Grand Cherokee I have. My Ram is a V8 and runs hotter. The Ram 1500 has radiator shutters so the temp will be higher
 

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10psi of oil pressure for every 1000rpm is generally considered adequate
 

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