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worn lifters? low oil psi @ idle

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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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worn lifters? low oil psi @ idle

When my car idles the oil pressure is around 15psi. But when i accelerate it goes up, about 10psi per thousand rpms. i was told its not a problem as long as the pressure still goes up.
any thoughts or concerns?
Old Jan 1, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Re: worn lifters? low oil psi @ idle

That is how these cars work. The oil pressure is really low at idle, then rises high during load. Mine sits about a quarter inch right above the red line at idle. Nothing to worry about, unless like the person said, it doesn't go up under load.

BTW, I have virtually the same car as you. I'd go with the 6 psi of boost first...
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