Is My Oil Pressure Going Nuts ? (Or is it Vette parania?)
09-23-2003, 10:04 PM
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Is My Oil Pressure Going Nuts ? (Or is it Vette parania?)
I have a 99 C5 with 52,000 miles... At iddle the oil preassure shows around 25, however when I get on it (no more than 5000rmps) it can hit up to 54!!! When I am cruising it in high gears nice and easy its right on the middle no problems there...
Is this suppose to fluctuate like that?????? :confused:
Or am i paranoid??
:confused: Moreover, I recently flushed the engine and replenished it with Mobil 1...I don't like the color of mobil 1 though or the company much...
Can I use my favorite Amsoil instead without any problems (warranty is expired)....?????
PLEASE respond I am having my first Corvette fever!!!!!!!!!! :chevy
Is this suppose to fluctuate like that?????? :confused:
Or am i paranoid??
:confused: Moreover, I recently flushed the engine and replenished it with Mobil 1...I don't like the color of mobil 1 though or the company much...
Can I use my favorite Amsoil instead without any problems (warranty is expired)....?????
PLEASE respond I am having my first Corvette fever!!!!!!!!!! :chevy
09-23-2003, 10:20 PM
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Re: Is My Oil Pressure Going Nuts ? (thec5vette)
My oil gauge fluctuates as well, so i don't think you have a problem there.
I am not sure on the Amsoil, you might want to do a search to see if anyone else has the same concerns.
I am not sure on the Amsoil, you might want to do a search to see if anyone else has the same concerns.
09-23-2003, 10:45 PM
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Re: Is My Oil Pressure Going Nuts ? (thec5vette)
Welcome to the Forum.
Mobile 1 5W-30 oil is specified. Heavier weight oil, like 15W-50, can cause engine damage. The heavier oil does not lubricate as well because of engine tolerances, reduced fuel economy, increased operating temperatures, etc.
Oil Pressure MINIMUM Hot:
6 psig at 1000 rpm
16 psig at 2000 rpm
24 psig at 4000 rpm.
(Mine is around 42 psig driving down the road at 1700 rpm)
[Modified by mapman, 9:46 PM 9/23/2003]
Mobile 1 5W-30 oil is specified. Heavier weight oil, like 15W-50, can cause engine damage. The heavier oil does not lubricate as well because of engine tolerances, reduced fuel economy, increased operating temperatures, etc.
Oil Pressure MINIMUM Hot:
6 psig at 1000 rpm
16 psig at 2000 rpm
24 psig at 4000 rpm.
(Mine is around 42 psig driving down the road at 1700 rpm)
[Modified by mapman, 9:46 PM 9/23/2003]
09-24-2003, 01:44 PM
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Re: Is My Oil Pressure Going Nuts ? (thec5vette)
Your oil pressure will fluctuate due to viscosity changes and engine rpm...
