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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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Today in stop and go traffic, I had the opportunity to keep track of my oil pressure. At idle, it was 33 psi. At a steady 50 mph, it was 45 psi.

I am using a K&N oil filter. What's your pressure reading at idle and at 50 mph & what filter are you using?
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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Your numbers sound about normal. Mine is about the same.
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With the garage at 45 degrees, on start the pressure is 55/60 LBS. When warm the pressure is 47/50. At high RPM the pressure is 70/80 when cold... drops to 50/60 when warm...
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Mine runs about the same.
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With the above.
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As others mentioned, your pressure readings look quite normal. Your readings also can vary with different brands/types of oil filters.
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