Engine Oil Pressure

[turbolc2]

What are you folks seeing for engine oil pressure hot,at idle & in gear.Please tell what viscosity oil you are using,the approx outside temp,rpm & bearing clearances if known.

 

[gn4u2c]

who needs oil pressure mine is like 3lbs at idel hot and maybe 20 with it on the floor 10-30 mobile

car run's 11's all day ling been that way since 1996

 

[turbo buicks]

i run Discount Auto (made by valvoline) oil. 10W-30. i run around 20-25 psi hot idle and about maybe 50-60 psi @ WOT id guess but id have to go check to be sure. dang man 3 psi oil pressure, that kinda low maybe your guage is broke. i dint think a car could safely be that low on oil pressure.

 

[Kid with a toy]

I run Mobile 1 10/30 and see about 10-15 at idle depending upon temps.

Erik

 

[gn4u2c]

tried 3 gauges 2 mechanical 1 electric all within 1-2 lbs

 

[Kid with a toy]

Hey gn4u2c,

Are you running a turbo saver?