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: Oil Pressure


dmaxfan
05-05-2005, 08:58 PM
I had my oil changed Tuesday at Sears. I noticed it leaking today, and I took it back. They think the drain plug wasn't tight. It was still full of oil according to the dipstick.

Now, my question is, what is the oil pressure at idle suppose to be? My gauge is only showing 28 psi.

Diesel Dragon
05-05-2005, 09:23 PM
28 is normal at idle on a warmed up engine.

About 60 psi at 2,000 rpm's

The exact number is not important as the sending unit's and guages are all a little off, the important thing to watch is what's normal for your truck and go from there.

If your pressure dropped to 15 psi one day then you have a reason to be concerned.

dmaxfan
05-05-2005, 09:29 PM
thanks for the reply