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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 12:40 AM
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oil pressure question

how low should the oil pressure be at idle? mind some times reads below 30.

and how high should the pressure be at when giving gas. minds reads like 59.?
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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sounds about right, but i think that is covered in the FAQ
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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Well, almost anywhere in between 30 and 60 psi is considered normal across the spectrum. The pressure will vary with what weight and viscosity oil you are running and the ambient temperature of your area.

The stock gauges are not that accurate to begin with. If you're honestly worried, go get a pressure test done to know for sure.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 87FCna
how low should the oil pressure be at idle? mind some times reads below 30.

and how high should the pressure be at when giving gas. minds reads like 59.?
As stated above, thats fine
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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If your worried get it tested like that he mention above. that what i did. But it turns out my guage is not working correctly. and everything is normal. You should be ok. My guage wont even go up that far. it would only sometime went to 60psi and stay there or be at 30 psi and stay there. it might go up every once an a while.
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