Oil Pressure?

[blackhawk60]

Installed the autometer gauge this weekend. Wondering what my pressure should be a what times. Seems much higher(40-60psi) when cold. Then when fully warm @ idle it is approx (12-15psi). Is this normal? Or should I be looking at bearings soon?

 

[Shoman94]

blackhawk60:
Installed the autometer gauge this weekend. Wondering what my pressure should be a what times. Seems much higher(40-60psi) when cold. Then when fully warm @ idle it is approx (12-15psi). Is this normal? Or should I be looking at bearings soon?

Engine Oil Pressure (Minimum) 12.8 psi
Note: Minimum at idle.

Looks like your good to go buddy.

Jason

 

[blackhawk60]

Thanks, what is the max pressure allowable? I would like to make some range marks on the gauge.

<small>[ June 03, 2002, 09:09 PM: Message edited by: blackhawk60 ]</small>

 

[jcostantino]

When my car is dead cold idle is like 70 psi or so..

Jeff

 

[Shoman94]

blackhawk60:
Thanks, what is the max pressure allowable? I would like to make some range marks on the gauge.

There is no stated max...only minimum.

 

[blackhawk60]

Well since it's been warm lately the pressure starts out lower than when below 50deg, but I have noticed up to 80psi.