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  1. #1 Average/normal oil pressure 
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    Hey I'm just curious what a normal oil pressure should be. I'm anywhere from 60 PSI (idle) to around 90 PSI (WOT).
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    Thats just fine, 90 is a little high at WOT, but you will be fine. Mine is 50-80.
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    fully heatsoaked at idle in gear i see as low as 35 psi.

    second i touch the gas its up to 60.

    Also, what oil are you running?
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    fully heatsoaked at idle in gear i see as low as 35 psi.

    second i touch the gas its up to 60.

    Also, what oil are you running?
    Synthetic 10W30.
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    hmm. kinda high for a 30 weight.

    I wouldnt be too concerned though.

    What oil pressure gauge do you have?
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    mine dipped to 15-18 at idle and i was running 10w-40. youre fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by matt5112 View Post
    hmm. kinda high for a 30 weight.

    I wouldnt be too concerned though.

    What oil pressure gauge do you have?
    Electric Prosport.
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