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Chomorro · 01-22-2020, 01:22 PM

Just curious I have been keeping an eye on my gauges to check my car health but it occurred to me I really dont know when im in trouble.

When is it time to worry, short of 0 oil pressure and immediately stopping the car?

Edit: Sorry forgot to mention this pic was idling in a drive thru after driving all day. Oil pressure is at 30 normally when I'm moving.

I was curious, for example on a cold start. You should make sure you reach a certain temperature before going WOT etc etc.

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Swacer · 01-22-2020, 01:50 PM

Everything except your oil pressure looks normal. That oil pressure looks low. How many miles are on the car?

gm2376 · 01-22-2020, 01:51 PM

I wouldn't overly rely on those gauges, they are not very accurate. but those readings are fine. Trans should be under 190ish, volts around 14.5, oil pressure and oils temps are good.

InFiD3ViL · 01-22-2020, 01:51 PM

Is your car at idle there? That oil pressure looks awfully low for what I am used to, but every car is different of course. How many miles on your car?
Even before my Melling HV pump, my stock pump was always above 30 psi idle in the L99. With my new pump on the LS3, I idle at 42 psi and max around 65 psi, checked via an independent gauge.

Please don't freak out. I just noticed your oil pressure is lower than I am used to.

pyroguy · 01-22-2020, 01:52 PM

Looks pretty normal for a warmed up car.

Chomorro · 01-22-2020, 01:58 PM

Sorry forgot to mention this pic was idling in a drive thru after driving all day. Oil pressure is at 30 normally when I'm moving.

I was curious, for example on a cold start. You should make sure you reach a certain temperature before going WOT etc etc.

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InFiD3ViL · 01-22-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chomorro

Sorry forgot to mention this pic was idling in a drive thru after driving all day. Oil pressure is at 30 normally when I'm moving.

I was curious, for example on a cold start. You should make sure you reach a certain temperature before going WOT etc etc.

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Personally, I don't get on it until my coolant has reached 170 and my oil temp on the 4 pack gauge shows about 175, but I prefer to wait until it reaches normal operating temp, which is around 190 ish for me.
I am sure others do it differently, that is just my preference.

'10CamaroDude · 01-22-2020, 05:54 PM

If you really wanted to verify oil pressure, add a quart of 5W40 oil. I run my V6
on Castrol or M1 5W40. With that lil'bit of fresh, thicker oil, it should raise the gauge.
Or, do it just before your next oil change if the thought bothers you, having 5W40 in
there. Let it get it hot, check the gauge, add the 5W40, then check again.

Level300 · 01-22-2020, 05:57 PM

All pointers should be, more or less, pointing straight up, then you’re good to go. My volts are typically to the right of center, just like yours. Oil pressure sounds like how my oil pressure behaves.

Now, if only we can see the gauges and instead of the radio knob.

ChibiBlackSheep · 01-22-2020, 08:13 PM

Man I wish my trans temp was like that. Mine looks like that, but faces the other way. Nothing feels wrong with the trans, and I've done a flush and filter change already.

Chomorro · 01-22-2020, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Man I wish my trans temp was like that. Mine looks like that, but faces the other way. Nothing feels wrong with the trans, and I've done a flush and filter change already.

Well I am running fresh redline tranny fluid. Not sure if that makes a difference and it's around 60 degrees here in San Diego. Might see a difference during the summer.

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pyroguy · 01-23-2020, 06:37 AM

OP, your numbers look like a car that is warmed up. Nothing abnormal. When you're driving you might notice the oil pressure go up because the rpms are higher, but it is normal. Mine ran like that for years until I got cammed and they modified my oil pump to pull more pressure.

drew peacock · 01-23-2020, 08:07 AM

oil pressure is lower than my 2012 12k miles ss..mine sits around the middle on idle

LsxDoctor · 01-23-2020, 10:30 AM

If there is ever a problem you will have a warning on the dash display. BTW my gauge pack reads just a little lower than yours warm and at idle. Only around 30psi when cold and that's with a brand new motor, oil pump and O-Ring. Stock Oil Psi gauge is Not the most accurate gauge in the car.

01-22-2020, 01:22 PM	#1
Chomorro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 159	Gauge pack readings. What is bad? Just curious I have been keeping an eye on my gauges to check my car health but it occurred to me I really dont know when im in trouble. When is it time to worry, short of 0 oil pressure and immediately stopping the car? Edit: Sorry forgot to mention this pic was idling in a drive thru after driving all day. Oil pressure is at 30 normally when I'm moving. I was curious, for example on a cold start. You should make sure you reach a certain temperature before going WOT etc etc. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Last edited by Chomorro; 01-22-2020 at 01:58 PM.

01-22-2020, 01:50 PM	#2
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	Everything except your oil pressure looks normal. That oil pressure looks low. How many miles are on the car? __________________ Off to the Dark Side

01-22-2020, 01:51 PM	#3
gm2376 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,062	I wouldn't overly rely on those gauges, they are not very accurate. but those readings are fine. Trans should be under 190ish, volts around 14.5, oil pressure and oils temps are good. __________________ ZL1 10 spokes,Dart 388,ECS Supercharger 2200x, E85 Flex Fuel sensor, Dart 388 , B&M Tranny Cooler, Vigilante 4000 Triple Disc TC,Katech Ported Heads, Texas Speed Sheet Metal Intake, ECS Big Blower Cam,ID 1700s, Fore Triple Pumps, E85,ATI Super Dampner, KW V3 Coilovers, Pfadt front and rear sway bars,Pfadt Trailing arms and toe rods,ZL1 Rear Diff, RPM 6l90e level 10 Tranny, SW Long Tubes no cats,Nick Williams Boosted 102mm TB, Dr Phil Tune,Borla Atak

01-22-2020, 01:51 PM	#4
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Is your car at idle there? That oil pressure looks awfully low for what I am used to, but every car is different of course. How many miles on your car? Even before my Melling HV pump, my stock pump was always above 30 psi idle in the L99. With my new pump on the LS3, I idle at 42 psi and max around 65 psi, checked via an independent gauge. Please don't freak out. I just noticed your oil pressure is lower than I am used to. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

01-22-2020, 01:52 PM	#5
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	Looks pretty normal for a warmed up car. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-22-2020, 01:58 PM	#6
Chomorro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 159	Sorry forgot to mention this pic was idling in a drive thru after driving all day. Oil pressure is at 30 normally when I'm moving. I was curious, for example on a cold start. You should make sure you reach a certain temperature before going WOT etc etc. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

01-22-2020, 05:54 PM	#8
'10CamaroDude Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Pgh Posts: 739 View My Garage	If you really wanted to verify oil pressure, add a quart of 5W40 oil. I run my V6 on Castrol or M1 5W40. With that lil'bit of fresh, thicker oil, it should raise the gauge. Or, do it just before your next oil change if the thought bothers you, having 5W40 in there. Let it get it hot, check the gauge, add the 5W40, then check again.

01-22-2020, 05:57 PM	#9
Level300 Drives: 2015 Black rs/ss/1le Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: PA Posts: 271	All pointers should be, more or less, pointing straight up, then you’re good to go. My volts are typically to the right of center, just like yours. Oil pressure sounds like how my oil pressure behaves. Now, if only we can see the gauges and instead of the radio knob.

01-22-2020, 08:13 PM	#10
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	Man I wish my trans temp was like that. Mine looks like that, but faces the other way. Nothing feels wrong with the trans, and I've done a flush and filter change already. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

01-23-2020, 06:37 AM	#12
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	OP, your numbers look like a car that is warmed up. Nothing abnormal. When you're driving you might notice the oil pressure go up because the rpms are higher, but it is normal. Mine ran like that for years until I got cammed and they modified my oil pump to pull more pressure. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-23-2020, 08:07 AM	#13
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	oil pressure is lower than my 2012 12k miles ss..mine sits around the middle on idle

01-23-2020, 10:30 AM	#14
LsxDoctor 15 Year LS1Tech Member Drives: 2010 ss 391ci LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 252	If there is ever a problem you will have a warning on the dash display. BTW my gauge pack reads just a little lower than yours warm and at idle. Only around 30psi when cold and that's with a brand new motor, oil pump and O-Ring. Stock Oil Psi gauge is Not the most accurate gauge in the car. __________________ GJDM