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GAD · 09-08-2022, 02:28 PM

Just wanted to ask for some opinions and suggestions on what if anything should be checked first.

Basically once oil is at normal operating temp the oil pressure gauge will fluctuate when idling. Typically when I come to a stop at a red-light. Oil pressure drops down below the 30psi mark. Sometimes the pressure will rise back up and stay just above 30psi (what I consider normal since this is where it's always stayed) sometimes it doesn't come up and floats just below the 30psi mark. I was thinking possible clogged filter idk.

I have an apt to drop it off with the tuner next week to check some stuff out, but just wanted to see if anyone had any opinions.

CamaroCracka · 09-08-2022, 02:55 PM

Just below 30 psi is pretty normal.

NOT A 45 · 09-12-2022, 07:42 AM

The old basic rule of thumb is 10 psi per every 1000 rpm. At idle/700 rpm you have close to 30 psi your fine.

09-08-2022, 02:28 PM	#1
GAD Drives: Silver 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Knoxville Posts: 225	Oil pressure fluctuations/low oil pressure Just wanted to ask for some opinions and suggestions on what if anything should be checked first. Basically once oil is at normal operating temp the oil pressure gauge will fluctuate when idling. Typically when I come to a stop at a red-light. Oil pressure drops down below the 30psi mark. Sometimes the pressure will rise back up and stay just above 30psi (what I consider normal since this is where it's always stayed) sometimes it doesn't come up and floats just below the 30psi mark. I was thinking possible clogged filter idk. I have an apt to drop it off with the tuner next week to check some stuff out, but just wanted to see if anyone had any opinions. __________________ 2014 Silver 2SS L99 with Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LT Headers, Kooks Cat-less 3” exhaust, TS Stage 3.2 VVT CAM, Circle D 3200 Stall, E85 Kit, FIC 850cc injectors and Elite Engineering Catch Can. Dynoed at 478rwhp.

09-08-2022, 02:55 PM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	Just below 30 psi is pretty normal. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

09-12-2022, 07:42 AM	#3
NOT A 45 Drives: 13 CAMARO 2SS LS3-04 SILVERADO LS3 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SOUTHERN MARYLAND Posts: 802	The old basic rule of thumb is 10 psi per every 1000 rpm. At idle/700 rpm you have close to 30 psi your fine.