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Old 01-14-2014, 07:37 PM   #2
crazy longhorn
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Re: 5.3 oil pressure... too high?

I would not bet on that stock guage? I run auto meters in my truck....the old 5.3, with 140,000 , on the clock runs 40 psi @ idle (hot, 200-205 on the temp)....stepping into the throttle , she will go 52-55 psi..... Longhorn
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