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1987LXragtop

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Hey just a quick question. Now that I have actual functioning gauges with real numbers on them, how does an oil PSI of 28-30 when at hot idle sound?

Thanks!
 
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Normal. Anything over 2k and it should be 50 psi or better.
 

1987LXragtop

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yep shoots right back up to 50 as soon as I touch the gas.
 

Dino Dino Bambino

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1987LXragtop said:
how does an oil PSI of 28-30 when at hot idle sound?
yep shoots right back up to 50 as soon as I touch the gas.
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That's good and healthy.
 
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