Oil Pressure

[Bcozzi71]

sorry for a noob question but i was wondering what a good oil pressure to run at is?
I watched my gauge today and its seem like its around 39-40 at idle and red lights but jumps up around 80 when driving.

Sorry in advance:knock:

[69BirdX]

sounds perfectly normal. better then mine. At idle im at 30 and only jumps up to 60

[LTb1ow]

Isn't stock spring 60psi?

[69BirdX]

not sure but i dont think 80 would be a problem

[NJ346]

oil pressure varies with what motor we're talking about...
So OP what motor is it? Lt1, LS1, 3.4,3.8?

[Bcozzi71]

sorry its my DD 3.4L

also just did a oil change with 5w30 GTX High Mileage

[69BirdX]

It varies but for what pressure he has its fine for most motors

[CHRIS67]

That sounds like decent pressure. Just watch if it drops below what it's been running. That is a clear sign of problems are coming. :nod:

[Bcozzi71]

awesome thanks guys. Yea I was a little worried cause I saw some smoke and could smell oil burning. i looked at the guage and I thought 80 was a little high.

btw I soon realized the smoke and smell was from when I did my oil change I spilled some old oil in the motor.

[WildBillyT]

80 does seem high to me. My 3.8 does 30-40 at idle and 60ish at WOT.

[Tru2Chevy]

I'm willing to bet that it's not actually hitting 80psi, just factory gauge is saying so.

If you are actually concerned with it, you can buy / borrow a mechanical oil pressure gauge and tap in where you factory one is to see where you really stand.

- Justin

[sweetbmxrider]

yeah a mechanical gauge is your best bet to be certain

[Bcozzi71]

yea ill have to run over to my bros shop or something and check it out just to be certain.