Weird oil pressure??
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From: Cinnaminson, NJ
Car: 89 Formula
Engine: Carbed 5.7
Transmission: TKO-600
Weird oil pressure??
Hey guys, my oil pressure is really weird on my car, when i start it up cold it will be at liek 70-75 at idle then it will drop down as it warms up, when its completly warm it will be at like 25-35. now is there something wrong with my oil pump? Should I even be worried about this?? Also i use valvoline 10w30 if it makes a diff. thanks guys
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From: Northern part of The Netherlands
Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: 350 (5.7 TPI)
Transmission: auto 700R4
Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt L.S.
If that's at idle when engine is warm,it's completely normal!
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From: Paxton, MA
Car: 1987 Camaro Z28
Engine: 335 TPI Stroker
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Yep thats normal.
When oil is cold, its really thick...thus the high oil pressure. But as it warms up it thins out, creating a lower pressure. Don't worry about it
When oil is cold, its really thick...thus the high oil pressure. But as it warms up it thins out, creating a lower pressure. Don't worry about it
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