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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dusk_Blue_Z on September 13, 2011, 03:26:08 PM

Title: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Post by: Dusk_Blue_Z on September 13, 2011, 03:26:08 PM

Can someone tell me at what PSI does the 'Oil' light come on in the dash?

Thanks, Nick

Title: Re: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Post by: tmodel66 on September 13, 2011, 04:05:33 PM

I think it's around 7 pounds if I remember correctly.

Title: Re: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Post by: bertfam on September 13, 2011, 05:54:02 PM

There are several variables, but on average, the light will come on around the 4 to 5 PSI range. Chevy engines require approx 1 PSI for every 100 RPM, so if you're at a 700 RPM idle you "should" have an absolute minimum of 7 PSI oil pressure. Anything lower than that and the lamp will start to flicker. If it's really low (around 4 to 5 PSI), the lamp will stay solid.

Ed

Title: Re: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Post by: Dusk_Blue_Z on September 13, 2011, 06:07:23 PM

Great, thanks for the info.