Oil Pressure
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Waterford Mi
Re: Oil Pressure (Duke94)
What is it at idol? I read some where thwat it should be about 40psi at 2000rpm. what type and grade are you using? 10W40 is what I use. What temp is the motor running at. The higher it runs at may be the problem(if there is one). in the hot summer months I use straight 40W
Brian
73 L-48
Brian
73 L-48
Racer
Joined: Aug 2001
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Re: Oil Pressure (redwingvette)
On my 1970 BB, im running at 50 psi once its fully warmed up at 2000 rpms . I use 0W30 synthetic year round. I run a cool engine : 160 degree stat , fresh air intake, twin electric fans set for 190 on and 180 off, and twin oil coolers.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Palm Harbor FL
Re: Oil Pressure (Duke94)
Down here in FL with 20W50, I run about 35-40 PSI warmed up at idle and around 55-60 at 2000 rpm's. I think this is higher than it needs to be though. I do not know what the minimum requirements are.
[Modified by 79MakoL82, 10:50 AM 11/28/2001]
[Modified by 79MakoL82, 10:50 AM 11/28/2001]
