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kikkegek · 09-09-2010, 01:41 AM

I have been driving my Burb for about 4 months now. I noticed that the needle for the oil pressure is at about 15-20 (in the middle of 0 and 30) all the time.

So after a cold start, running idle, running 55 mph and when the engine is warmed up, the needle always seems to be in the same place.

so three questions:

1. is 15-20 OK? (is this psi of mbar or what?)

2. shouldn't the needle move when increasing rpm's?

3. should there be a difference in cold and warm oil pressure?

09-09-2010, 01:41 AM	#1
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,520	what is the correct oil pressure for a small block I have been driving my Burb for about 4 months now. I noticed that the needle for the oil pressure is at about 15-20 (in the middle of 0 and 30) all the time. So after a cold start, running idle, running 55 mph and when the engine is warmed up, the needle always seems to be in the same place. so three questions: 1. is 15-20 OK? (is this psi of mbar or what?) 2. shouldn't the needle move when increasing rpm's? 3. should there be a difference in cold and warm oil pressure? __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS