Quick oil pressure question
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Wichita KS
Quick oil pressure question
Yesterday when I was getting on my car I noticed my oil pressure was only getting to 58 PSI @ 6k rpm, that seems low right? My oil temps were at about 206F
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
I'm running about the same on the oil pressure 36 psi at idle, 60 psi when gettin on it, with a 160 degree thermostat the car runs at about 170 to 180. 200 seems about right with the stock thermostat.
I think your fine.
I think your fine.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Wichita KS
I am using Royal Purple 5w-30 with a WIX filter. Normal interstate driving my car is around 180* coolant temp (I have the 160 t-stat) and oil is about 180-185*. I was romping on my car and happend to look down and read the oil press and it seemed kinda low at 6k rpm but then again my oil temp was a bit higher than it normally is.
Melting Slicks
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Don't believe so. That's what my '00 Coupe is running. Before changing oil and filter (for the 1st time since I've owned it), I had more like 35 lbs. @ idle, but I used a Mobile 1 oil filter, and I understand that using this filter does result in a modest decrease in oil pressure. I have since purchased a WIX / NAPA filter that I want to install to see if I experience an increase in oil pressure @ idle after it's installation.
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