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Observed Oil Pressure with a gauge

To me, the best oil pressure indicator, is with the oil temp at 180F and in first gear (7AT) foot brake on, AC off, with idle at 675-700 rpm. Mine

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Old 11-23-2024, 03:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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To me, the best oil pressure indicator, is with the oil temp at 180F and in first gear (7AT) foot brake on, AC off, with idle at 675-700 rpm.

Mine shows 21-23 psi, just after galley gaskets replaced on an engine with 58k miles.
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Well, I may have been a bit premature. After driving the car for 20 mins, the idle pressure is ~14-15lbs. Looks like I will be tackling those gaskets next month when I'm off for a week.
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Well, I may have been a bit premature. After driving the car for 20 mins, the idle pressure is ~14-15lbs. Looks like I will be tackling those gaskets next month when I'm off for a week.
Minimum hot oil pressure at idle is 14 psi
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