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Old 12-03-2008, 01:04 PM
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When i first start it the oil press is fine but after 10 mins of driving it the oil press drops to 20 at idle and stays at 30-35 while am driving the car has 100022 miles on it
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mods on your car?

change your oil. check if theres metal on the drain plug magnet. if there is, it means your bearings are going.
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All i have are lt,lid and 2400 stall
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How old is the Oil?
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About 1 1/2 months
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Change it.
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I've heard the 98 year was bad about having low oil pressure. Dont know if its true or not, but if you really feel that bad about it change out the oil pump and call it a day.
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i spun 2 bearings and my buddy just had one let loose witht he exact same indications your are having.....might try a thicker oil.....dont waist money on synthetic at this point....and be sure to check the drain plug like 1loudz28 said

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my 98 z28 has low pressure like 20 at idle an 35-38 drivin what do i do?
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Mine also idles around 20.I still spin it to 7200 and havent had any problems.




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