Oil Pressure

[Plumpton]

Just curious to know how much oil pressure i should be running while idling and then while in stop and go traffic. My gauge is in kpa and it seems rather low to me. Usually between 25 and 75 kpa.

[robertjr]

All you need is about 10psi per 1000 rpm's. the conversation is roughly 7(kpa) to 1(psi).

[chevrods]

so if i only ever get 20psi in my 86 C-20 with a 350 i could be a bit screwed cuz i think i have only ever seen that thing go up once and that was just to 25 psi

[formulaross]

GM gauges are notoriously inaccurate. That MIGHT be the problem.

Take a known good gauge and tap into the oil system to check the actual pressures. It could be your pressure sender, your gauge, or your engine (worn pump, engine bearings, etc.).

[Plumpton]

Thanks for the advice guys I really appreciate it.