Oil Pressure

[rangerboy101]

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]

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

 

[cdurbin]

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

Mine idles around 30-35 and 50-60 while driving.

 

[rangerboy101]

So you guys think I'm ok then?

 

[cdurbin]

So you guys think I'm ok then?

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.

 

[89stang1]

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

 

[Dino Dino Bambino]

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?

Yes, those are good healthy oil pressures.

 

[rangerboy101]

Good to know. Thanks guys.