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Sep 5, 2010 | 12:53 AM

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C5 z06 oil pressure question

I have a 02 c5 z06 and I changed the oil in it the other day. Valvoline 10w30 6.5 quarts like the manual says but the oil pressure is what has me worried. At idle it's at 36-38, crusing it's at 42-48, and at WOT it's around 68-75. Is this normal?

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Sounds normal to me. Cold start it should be around 40 at idle. When warm, it should be around 35-36 at idle and at cruising speeds on the freeway it should be around 42-45 (depending on the grade). Sounds perfectly healthy to me.

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sounds fine to me....plus it all depends on engine temps and oil temps.

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Sep 5, 2010 | 09:57 AM

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I wish my caddy had that kind of oil pressure lol Its about time to tear mine down for some bearings.

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Perfectly normal, perfectly healthy behavior

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Sep 5, 2010 | 11:23 AM

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Okay guys thanks alot just wanted to make sure!

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Its totally fine, mine did the exact same when i went from 5w to 10w. Had me scared upon first start up. Jay

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Sep 5, 2010 | 02:51 PM

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okay man thanks alot, haha had me freaked out lastnight

Thanks for all your help!

Billy

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