Oil Pressure?
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Oil Pressure?
What is normal oil pressure readings for idle and normal driving? I have an oil light on constantly after installing my long tubes. I checked and my engine seems to have plenty oil. Just want to make sure I am not missing something thanks.
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Originally Posted by Patman
I typically see 30psi at idle (in drive with an automatic, 6 speeds will have a higher idle oil pressure) and about 44psi at 70mph (2000rpm) This is with 200F oil temps.
That's about what mine shows. 2000, 6 speed here.
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Originally Posted by Patman
I typically see 30psi at idle (in drive with an automatic, 6 speeds will have a higher idle oil pressure) and about 44psi at 70mph (2000rpm) This is with 200F oil temps.
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Originally Posted by fright88
What is normal oil pressure readings for idle and normal driving? I have an oil light on constantly after installing my long tubes. I checked and my engine seems to have plenty oil. Just want to make sure I am not missing something thanks.
Are you talking about the HUD? If so you just have to
change the display to what you want to see.
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Ok maybe I am being paranoid. But in my HUD I see a oil can looking thing in the top left. I don't remembr seeing it in the HUD before the long tube swap. But my dipstick says it is full.
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Originally Posted by Patman
I typically see 30psi at idle (in drive with an automatic, 6 speeds will have a higher idle oil pressure) and about 44psi at 70mph (2000rpm) This is with 200F oil temps.
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Ok maybe I am being paranoid. But in my HUD I see a oil can looking thing in the top left. I don't remembr seeing it in the HUD before the long tube swap.
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Originally Posted by fright88
Ok maybe I am being paranoid. But in my HUD I see a oil can looking thing in the top left. I don't remembr seeing it in the HUD before the long tube swap. But my dipstick says it is full.
