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6th Gen ('00-'05): oil pressure?

Old Apr 18, 2016 | 05:44 PM
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I was wondering what is the normal oil pressure gauge indication on a stock, non boosted 3.8L? On my '01 Monte SS w/180k miles, my gauge is indicating slightly below the 1/2 mark on the oil pressure, and once revved or cruising, it's almost to the 3/4 line, and stays there unless I let off gas. I have a couple pictures of my gauges at speed that I can text or email, if that helps?

I'm just wondering if it's an indication that there is a bad gauge, or sending unit, or if there is possibly an issue with my engine/oiling system.
 
Old Apr 20, 2016 | 06:28 AM
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SSBlue,

My 02 with 118K has the same readings. The oil pressure reading has been that way since I bought the car new so for me it's normal. I'm just not sure what the actual psi is with the way the gauge is marked.
 


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