Proper Oil Pressure
10-11-2004, 08:23 PM
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Proper Oil Pressure I JUST purchased a 1998 Firebird Formula M6. I am told it has had Mobil 1 10W 30 since new (or at least since first change). Here is my question... My oil pressure is around 18-22 at idle when hot. Under full throttle it gets up to about 45-50 when hot. The car runs well and just makes the regular motor noises for a car with 128,000 miles. Is my Oil pressure OK? Should it be higher at idle? Should I run thicker or thineer oil than this? 
10-11-2004, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan01228
I JUST purchased a 1998 Firebird Formula M6. I am told it has had Mobil 1 10W 30 since new (or at least since first change). Here is my question... My oil pressure is around 18-22 at idle when hot. Under full throttle it gets up to about 45-50 when hot. The car runs well and just makes the regular motor noises for a car with 128,000 miles. Is my Oil pressure OK? Should it be higher at idle? Should I run thicker or thineer oil than this?
Could the gauge or sender just be bad?
10-11-2004, 10:42 PM
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18-22 is low. Mine stays around 40-50 at idle and 60 at WOT. It never gets close to 80. I'm not sure what the problem could be but I would get it checked out. Oil pressure is the life of the engine. This may be stupid but have you checked the oil level?
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10-12-2004, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by OneMeanZ
I use Mobil 1 10w30 in my LT1, I see the exact same numbers you do.
I think it's the oil
I think it's the oil
Thanks.. Makes me feel better. Anyone else running Mobil ! 10-30?
10-13-2004, 06:16 AM
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One thing you might try is adding some Lucas Oil Stabilizer next time you change your oil. I tried some and it added about 10psi at idle and WOT. Plus they claim it adds for better viscosity. I have never heard anything negative about the product either.
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i have Mobil 1 5W30 with a K&N oil filter, psi is usually about 40 and just under 80 at WOT, and since changing to K&N psi jumps up fast when i hit the gas
10-13-2004, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan01228
Anyone else running Mobil ! 10-30?
I'm using German Castrol Syntec 0W30 now.
10-13-2004, 12:52 PM
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I hear people on this site and others talk about Fram like they suck. I figure you guys know what your talking about I just wondered why. We use Fram on all our vechiles and they all have high mileage and no problems so far. Just wondered what sucked about them.
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Question for atljcope03, and others on Lucas Oil Stabilizer!
Originally Posted by atljcope03
One thing you might try is adding some Lucas Oil Stabilizer next time you change your oil. I tried some and it added about 10psi at idle and WOT. Plus they claim it adds for better viscosity. I have never heard anything negative about the product either.
Gracias for any help/inpit/opinions.
Steve
10-13-2004, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by maximumrebel1
18-22 is low. Mine stays around 40-50 at idle and 60 at WOT. It never gets close to 80. I'm not sure what the problem could be but I would get it checked out. Oil pressure is the life of the engine. This may be stupid but have you checked the oil level?
Ditto ours is about the same except right after I change the oil... I use Mobile 1 SuperSyn 10W30...
40-50 at idle and about 60 at WOT
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So where are you guys getting this german castrol 0w30? I've seen a picture posted of the bottle, it's black right? How do you tell the difference between the german and regular stuff? Also, I'd have to assume anyone who carries k&n air filters also carries the oil filters? What's the cheapest/best place to get these?
I too am noticing low oil pressure (~35 psi warm idle)using mobile 1 5w30 and want to try the castrol since everyone seems to think so highly of it. Also, do you guys run the 0w30 year round, or use a different viscosity when it's hot in the summer?
I too am noticing low oil pressure (~35 psi warm idle)using mobile 1 5w30 and want to try the castrol since everyone seems to think so highly of it. Also, do you guys run the 0w30 year round, or use a different viscosity when it's hot in the summer?
