Is this low oil pressure for a 5.7l v-8 firebird formula?

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Jun 1, 2004 | 12:58 AM

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Is this low oil pressure for a 5.7l v-8 firebird formula?

Jun 1, 2004 | 07:40 AM

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no thats normal at idle

Jun 1, 2004 | 12:04 PM

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Rule of thumb for GM car'* oil press is approx 10-15psi per 1000 rpm. As min.

Jun 1, 2004 | 04:45 PM

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Rule of thumb for GM car'* oil press is approx 10-15psi per 1000 rpm. As min.

The oil pressure like never changed in my 88 cutlass 3.8 stayed around 35 psi give or take 5 psi even when I had it to the floor........even tho the engine did go out :?

Jun 1, 2004 | 07:08 PM

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typically oil pressure could vary due to the oil weight and the outside temp but i will only vary by a few PSI

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