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Old 11-04-2009   #5
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Re: what is normal oil pressure for our cars

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Originally Posted by Kracka View Post
Oil pressure is RPM dependant, not load.

Once the engine/oil is fully warmed here is where my Evo sits:

idle = 5-20 psi
hwy cruising @ 3k RPM = 70-80 psi

When the engine was cold I can see over 100 psi.

Thats the way it is with my motor except warm idle is around 30 - 35psi, I kinda wish the OP gauge would go over 100 psi just to see where it is when its cold..

I'll be out there in a little bit to check your car out, Really sucks to hear man!

-Stephan
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