How to Increase the Oil Pressure in a CarAsk any high-performance engine builder what the main cause of engine failure is and, short of parts breakage, it is problems with the oil supply. Oil is the life blood of an engine, and every moving component inside the engine is designed to operate on a cushion of oil. The faster you go--and, thus, the faster you turn the engine--the more oil pressure you need to provide the same level of lubrication as at the lower revolutions per minute.
Feb 22,2021