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rangerboy101

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What's a good oil pressure at idle? During driving the car is at about 50-60psi. At idle, drops to about 25-30psi. Mechanical gauge, is this normal? Car doesn't shut off. Idles fine, drives fine. Thanks in advance
 

MikeH686

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Looking at my van right now as i wait for work its sitting right at 35psi so i mean idk if the mustang will differ to greatly
 

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rangerboy101 said:
What's a good oil pressure at idle? During driving the car is at about 50-60psi. At idle, drops to about 25-30psi. Mechanical gauge, is this normal? Car doesn't shut off. Idles fine, drives fine. Thanks in advance
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Mine idles around 30-35 and 50-60 while driving.
 

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So you guys think I'm ok then?
 

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rangerboy101 said:
So you guys think I'm ok then?
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Well, I'm certainly no expert but Im pretty sure.
At least I hope so, if not I'm in touble too
My stock gauge showed low so I replaced it with a good Autometer gauge.
Did the same for my Water temp gauge. The stock ones are not very accurate. Especially considering they are over 20years old.
 

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my idle is 40 and it runs from 50 to 60 but i hear most people have the same as you ................its fine
 

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rangerboy101 said:
What's a good oil pressure at idle? During driving the car is at about 50-60psi. At idle, drops to about 25-30psi. Mechanical gauge, is this normal?
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Yes, those are good healthy oil pressures.
 

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Good to know. Thanks guys.
 
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