Oil pressure fluctuating

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Jul 24, 2005 | 09:58 PM

Aixtreme89

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Oil pressure fluctuating

I test drove my soon to be corvette. But while I was driving it I noticed that the oil pressure would be at 45 psi during normal driving conditions, but under heavy acceleration it would raise to 60 psi. Is this normal? I have never had a car that did that.

The last owner worked on a C&C machine and made a oil filler cap out of billet steal. So mabye that has something to do with it. Mabye the stock cap has a valve in it to keep the pressure regular. Or the fluctuation might be normal.....

Any suggestions, please.
Thanks All.

Jul 24, 2005 | 10:22 PM

Aixtreme89

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Does this happen to anyone else?

Jul 24, 2005 | 10:26 PM

mvvette97

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From: Leon Iowa

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Originally Posted by Aixtreme89

It's normal for the oil pressure to go up when accelerating. That pressure is good. Now if it goes the other way you have problems.

Jul 24, 2005 | 10:28 PM

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Jul 25, 2005 | 02:39 AM

GrayC5

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Welcome to the Forum!

Looks like others here have covered you question.

Good luck with the purchase.

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