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Old 03-11-2006, 01:05 AM
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I was just curious what kind of oil pressure you guys get when your motor is hot? My car starts out at about 45 to 50 PSI at idle when cold but when it's warm it runs 25 to 30 PSI while cruising at 2000 rpm and as low as 9 or 10 PSi at idle? How low is too low? Thanks
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Old 03-11-2006, 01:10 AM
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Not real sure about Ford specs but Dodge is like min 8 psi at idle while hot.
Might start considering looking into this. I would poop my pants if i seen oil pressure at or below 10 psi personally.
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Old 03-11-2006, 01:13 AM
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62-65 psi cold 37-40psi warm cruising, when i get on it when its warm it comes back up to 60
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Old 03-11-2006, 02:22 AM
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Once mine warms up it sits at about 30-35psi at idle and 45-60 when cruising depending on rpms.
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Old 03-11-2006, 02:23 AM
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Mine is around 10-15 at idle.
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Old 03-11-2006, 02:31 AM
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it will get less with your sc
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Old 03-11-2006, 02:53 AM
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Really? F*ck, That a Bad thing?
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Old 03-11-2006, 02:55 AM
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i have a sc and it didnt effect my oil pressure at all. i still get 55ish when i first start it up. after its warm, idle is about 30-35psi
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Old 03-11-2006, 03:53 AM
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no im pulling your leg bro, you will loose a single psi at max. because you run oil through the sc to keep it running (free spinning) and that is more heat, heat thins out oil. but like i said nothing to worry about. just making you think a lol
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I hate you! Dont get me even more worried then I am now.
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