Just nervous about oil pressure
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Just nervous about oil pressure
I need help. I'm new to the ls1 game. My car at start up runs 40 psi and wot 60. But warm idol about 25 to 30 psi at 209 degrees. No knocking or anything. It goes to 40 when I hit the gas. Car has 143 on her. Thanks for helping. Nervous just picked her up last weekend.
Last edited by Mike Whetzel; 02-01-2017 at 07:42 AM. Reason: Oil pressure
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Sounds quite normal to me.
Auto trans cars have a bit lower OP readings at idle than manuals, as their idle speed in gear is 30% lower than manuals.
'98-'00 cars have the older oil pump, which also tends to show lower readings than '01+ cars with the revised LS6 pump.
Auto trans cars have a bit lower OP readings at idle than manuals, as their idle speed in gear is 30% lower than manuals.
'98-'00 cars have the older oil pump, which also tends to show lower readings than '01+ cars with the revised LS6 pump.
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seems normal to me. as long as its over 15-20 psi and hot idle its good. if it concerns you, get a melling standard volume high pressure pump and put it in. not to hard to install.
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Honestly if you are reading the factory gauge it doesn't mean very much other than you have oil pressure. It could be accurate or it could be WAY OFF. Only way to tell is to have it tested with a calibrated gauge. I personally wouldn't give it another thought. You're fine. I have high oil pressure readings and the engine is a bit noisy so there you go, my oil pressure could be anything but as long as the gauge moves I know its got something. I smoked alotta bananas in the 60's and I still have oil pressure.............