Oil Leak

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IT_Cowboy

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I am new here, this is my first post here. This is my second Ram. My first was years ago, I have had a lot of jeeps and spent much time on Jeep forums. Anyway my question is... I have a 2014 Ram Big Horn with 5.7 and I am curious to know what the oil pressure should be when idle and under normal operation. I think I am have a problem with Oil pressure, and I have noticed oil on my driveway. I change the oil yesterday (after doing it two weeks ago), just to ensure that the filter and plug where tight. Which they were, but I figured to be safe I would just change the oil to make sure it's back to the proper level and everything is tight. I have noticed a few drips since then but nothing like before (about the size of a large pizza and drips down the drive from where I pulled out). I am wondering if I blew a seal or something. The day I noticed the big oil spot was the first cool day of the year, so I am not sure if that plays into it. Thanks in advance, and sorry for being so long winded. :favorites13:
 

Kidder

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Make sure the gasket from the old oil filter didn't remain when you put the new one on. It should not leak at all.
 

Hemi395

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Oil pressure when cold should be around 55-60psi and when warmed up should be around 27-30psi at idle.
 

14hemiexpress

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I have had issues with my oil filters leaking, I have put a wix on and all seems good now. And the lowest oil.pressure I have seen is idle warm in gear was low 30's put it in nutrual and jumps right up to 45+ hope this hekps
 
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