How's my oil pressure

• May 20, 2021

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Remusa12

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I've got a low compression 426 wedge fully rebuilt. It has about 80 psi or more at idle when cold and goes to about 40-50 while driving hot I use 10-w30. Is this a safe average or should I use a bit heavier oil.

 

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You are good.

 

• May 20, 2021

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That is PLENTY, actually more than needed.

 

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Rule of thumb when hot, 10 psi per 1k rpm minimum.

 

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diesel_lv said:

Rule of thumb when hot, 10 psi per 1k rpm minimum.

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That's not common core math so it's to confusing for most folks!

 

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Your fine, run it! 440'

 

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It's good.