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From 20 to 40 pounds PSI when the engine is at full operating temperature is normal. Any reading below 20 PSI may be cause for alarm.
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What would cause oil pressure to drop when at idleafter car is at normal temp.?
Some vehicles` oil pressure will do this when at an idle. This is normal, if the oil pressure does not get higher when at higher rpms then something may be wrong.
Is it safe to drive your car if the oil sending unit is out?
yes.if you know you really have oil pressure.
Is car safe to drive with oil pressure gauge on?
no if the oil pressure gauge light is on it means that your car dose not have the oil pressure needed to properly oil the moving components, if you are sure that this is not the problem then replace the sensor and the light should shut off.
Low oil pressure reading when idling for a 1986 fiero?
A low oil pressure reading when idling for a 1986 Fiero is normal. As long as the oil pressure goes back to normal when the car is being driven, there should be no problem. If it is not, then the oil pressure sensor or the oil sending unit should be looked at.
Low oil but your oil pressure gauge indicates normal pressure?
Oil level and oil pressure are different. You don't need to have full oil to get normal pressure.
What is normal oil pressure for 1987 Corvette?
what is the normal oil pressure on a 1987 corvette when standing still
What is the normal oil pressure of a mopar 318 cid engine?
normal oil pressure is 48 to 60
What is the normal oil pressure for an auto car garbage truck?
40 - 80 psi at idle, depending on what the engine is.
How do you check the oil pressure in your car?
First of all the type of a car makes a difference an in order to check the oil pressure you must know at what pressure it should be at if everything is normal. All cars come with gages and on the dash board of most you'll find a gage for oil. Refer to your owners manual for the the correct pressure it should be running at!
How to tell if Oil pump is bad?
Your car or truck will begin losing pressure(meaning you will not be able to drive forward in a normal speed)
How does an oil pressure switch work?
An oil pressure switch works by detecting the pressure of the oil in the car and alerting you to any problems. Oil pressure naturally increases when a car is running, but if the pressure gets too high or drops, it can create numerous problems.
Will too much oil in your car cause it to throw a rod?
Too much oil in your car will not cause it to throw a rod. Too much oil in the engine will create a higher than normal engine pressure and can cause the engine seals to fail.
