what should the oil pressure be at idle??

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Old 12-27-2006, 10:21 PM
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Default what should the oil pressure be at idle??

i wanted to know what should the oil pressure be at idle, because i believe my oil pump is going out. It's a 89 Camaro RS.
 
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Old 12-27-2006, 11:11 PM
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Default RE: what should the oil pressure be at idle??

Should be anywhere above Zero at idle and as rpms increase so should the oil pressure, It will vary engine to engine.
 
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Old 12-28-2006, 12:54 AM
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Default RE: what should the oil pressure be at idle??

It will read very low at idle but look for it to go around 55-60 at a 2000rpm cruising speed.
 
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