0
79 Chevy 350 V8 that has been rebuilt warm idle oil pressure is 5 to 10 psi will thicker oil help I have 10w40 in it now the oil light doesn't come on but does work?
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
10 lbs. of oil pressure at an idle is not uncommon for a 350 if the idle is low . what does it do at 30 mph. or more ? that is where you should be concerned. if the pressure is around 40-50 lbs. at 50 mph. it's ok.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What oil is thicker 10W30 or 10W40?
10w40 is thicker (but only when hot, they are the same thickness cold.)
What type of oil for a 1996 Nissan Sentra gxe?
what type of oil should i change for Nissan sentra 2006 Normally 10W30 or 10W40 is good thicker for older cars 10W40 is thicker FYI
Causes for high oil pressure in a Saturn ls2?
A cause for high oil pressure could be related to the type of oil that is being used in the vehicle. Thicker based oils such as 10w40 and higher could cause high oil pressure.
Chevy ran about 40 psi to 60 psi when on highway with 10W40 oil Had oil changed they used 5W30 now oil pressure is low less than 20 psi and engine knocks in Chevy S-10 pickup what happen?
10w40 is a thicker oil than 5w30. I would only use 10w40 in an older motor in the summer, if the motor was using too much 10w30. The thinner oil will not have the higher pressure. Pressure that this motor needed.? I would go back to the 10w40 and see if the knocking stops...the damage may already be done.
What is the difference between 10w40 and 15w40 oil?
15 is thicker oil and for bigger engines.
What is the difference between 15w40 and 10w40 motor oil?
15 is thicker oil and for bigger engines.
What vehicles require 10-40 oil?
no car has to have 10w40 its only choice 10w40 means that the oil can range from 10 weight to 40 weight so its only if you want to run a thicker oil like to cover up a knock or something like that Secondary Answer: The above is not really correct. 10w40 has the cold flow ability of a 10 weight oil and is a 40 weight oil at full temperature. This does not mean that it gets thicker as it gets warmer, that completely defies the laws of science. There are currently no new US market cars that require 10w40. 10w40 was the recommended oil on some older cars.
Can you use 10w40 in a Pontiac sunbird?
You can use any oil for a short period of time but if you are considering changing the oil out completely with 10w40 you might want to reconsider because that is like going from water to molasses. It will damage your engine if you drive too long with it. 10w40 won't hurt anything at all. It certainly isn't like running molasses. Most auto manufacturers now recommend 5w30. But depending on your regional temps 10w40 is more than safe enough. If it gets extremely cold in the winter try to stick with 5w30. During summer months, or if you are located in the south the 10w40 won't harm a thing. As engines age and the clearances become more "loose" changing to a SLIGHTLY thicker oil can improve your oil pressure and buy you some time before a rebuild.
What type of oil do you use in a Mercedes?
Mobil 1 synthetic oil They recommend 5w30 but if you have higher miles I'd go with the 10w30 or 10w40. It's thicker which adds protection. Thicker does not add more protection. Use exactly what Mercedes recommends and nothing else.
What engine oil for citroen c4?
Europe: Germany INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Austria INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Belgium INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Bosnia INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Bulgaria INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Cyprus INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 / 7000 15W50 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Croatia INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Denmark INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Spain INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40/ 7000 15W50 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Estonia INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Finland INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Great Britain INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Greece INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40/ 7000 15W50 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Holland INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Hungary INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Italy INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Ireland INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Iceland INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30/ 9000 5W40/ 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Latvia INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Lithuania INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Macedonia INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Malta INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 / 7000 15W50 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Moldova INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Norway INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Poland INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Portugal INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Czech Republic INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Rumania INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 / 7000 15W50 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Russia INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Slovenia INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Slovakia INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30/ 9000 5W40/ 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Sweden INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Switzerland INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Turkey INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 / 7000 15W50 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Ukraine INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40 Serbia-Montenegro INEO ECS 5W30 / 9000 Energy 0W30 / 9000 5W40 / 7000 10W40 Diesel: 7000 10W40
Can you use 10w40 on a Saturn L300?
As the engine wears, the bearing clearances become a little larger, REQUIRING that you use a higher viscosity oil to maintain oil pressure. If using the recommended oil viscosity results in low oil pressure, you should certainly switch to the 10W40. HOWEVER, if the engine can maintain oil pressure using the recommended oil viscosity, you will get better economy and the engine will perform better.
Could you use a 20w50 motor oil for a Hyundai Accent 2002 in Israel?
yes read your owners manual hotter the thicker the oili use 10w40 and 50 check with your mechanic on 20w40 and 50
