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A good rule of thumb is to look for 10 pounds of oil pressure (or more) per 1000 RPM of engine speed. Below that, the engine may not get proper lubrication.
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Low oil but your oil pressure gauge indicates normal pressure?
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What would cause oil pressure to drop when at idleafter car is at normal temp.?
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