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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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On my '05 SLE I have 60psi at start up and then the gage moves between 25 and 35 psi. I thought it was suppose to hold steady at 40psi when warmed up? I do have fresh 5-30 and new filter in it. Any clues?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Is your rpm down a bit at idle? Inspect the air filter and clean it if needed.
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What brand of oil filter are you running?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by PontiacDad
Is your rpm down a bit at idle? Inspect the air filter and clean it if needed.
Na, rpm is at about 700
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Originally Posted by vital49
What brand of oil filter are you running?
AC Delco
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:? mine runs around 60
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is it dipping to 25-35 while its in gear and you are stopped, or is it dipping that low while you are driving? If its while you stopped in gear, I don't think you have a problem.

What weight oil are you running?
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Originally Posted by Bonnevillan
:? mine runs around 60
In "drive" when warmed up?
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
is it dipping to 25-35 while its in gear and you are stopped, or is it dipping that low while you are driving? If its while you stopped in gear, I don't think you have a problem.

What weight oil are you running?

It'* dipping when in "drive" stopping at a light and fully warmed up. I use 10-30 or 5-30.
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Originally Posted by boott
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:? mine runs around 60
In "drive" when warmed up?
between 50-60 yeah
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