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: low oil pressure?


jvanwinkle2
04-26-2010, 06:08 PM
I bought my truck about 3 months ago. I have not changed my oil yet. I am getting ready to this weekend. Level in engine always seems fine. My oil pressure when I come to a stop always drops to right below 30 on the gauge. Is this normal? When I'm driving its around 60. Is 28/30 low for idle?

theunderlord
04-26-2010, 06:17 PM
Normal. Mine idles at 19 hot, (on an accurate gauge)

Gunrok 02 LB7
04-26-2010, 06:45 PM
GM service manual for an 02 lb7 states 14psi at idle and 42psi at 1800 rpm, you should be fine.

TOTHEMAX!
04-26-2010, 08:41 PM
low pressure high volume pumps

greif03lb7
04-26-2010, 08:42 PM
Thats about my psi #'s. Have 174k on mine.

jvanwinkle2
04-26-2010, 09:00 PM
Ok. I am new to diesels, so i wanted to make sure it was where its meant to be.

TOTHEMAX!
04-26-2010, 09:09 PM
No worries, that is why this site is here.