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Old 11-29-2003, 11:00 AM
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is it normal :confused: :confused:
Old 11-29-2003, 11:41 AM
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That sounds like normal pressure for a warm to hot engine. When cold, most C5s run around 40+lbs and see the pressure drop as the engine warms. You are probably OK, depending on your outside temps, which I presume are going to be going up. :yesnod: :)
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Thanx for the info :thumbs:
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Default Re: Oil pressure 31-35 PSI!!!! (Q8Y)

what kind of oil pressure do you expect?
Old 11-29-2003, 03:36 PM
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It was in the half of the pressure guage, but now just littel lower :confused:

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