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Chevyguy · 05-05-2003, 03:44 PM

The oil pressure gauge measures your OIL pressure in the engine

High is good low is bad, zero means the motor will sieze. Anything below 15 - 20 psi hot at idle is too low. 10 psi per 1000 rpm above that is a rule too.

05-05-2003, 03:44 PM	#3
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	The oil pressure gauge measures your OIL pressure in the engine High is good low is bad, zero means the motor will sieze. Anything below 15 - 20 psi hot at idle is too low. 10 psi per 1000 rpm above that is a rule too. __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.