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Old May 13, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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couple guage ?'s

right now my car seems to ide at about 500 rpm, the oil pressue at idle sometimes is like 15 and sometimes is about 30-32, whenver i drive the oil pressue is anywhere from 30-50 depending on the rpm
do these numbers sound correct
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Old May 14, 2004 | 06:03 AM
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factory gauge isn't known for being real accurate. 10psi per 1000rpm is acceptable
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Old May 14, 2004 | 07:38 AM
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If you are ever unsure about the readings that the stock gauge is giving, plug in a mechanical gauge and verify.
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