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Monty Burns · 07-19-2020, 04:14 PM

Hello, Everyone. Hope fellow Camaro enthusiasts are doing well doing this pandemic. I recently purchased a '13 Camaro 2LT and was hoping someone could define the positive operating level readings on each of the 4-pack rally gauges. I'm aware that Batt voltage should point to "12," but where should the others point during my drive? Please advise and thank you in advance!

Bill

Vegas Bound · 07-19-2020, 04:16 PM

Straight up.

InFiD3ViL · 07-19-2020, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Straight up.

^^^ He ain't lying!

Seriously, these gauges are not to be relied on for extreme accuracy, so as long as they are pointing up you are in good shape.

PhantomBlack · 07-19-2020, 06:51 PM

Enjoy the new ride Monty Burns! And welcome to the forum!

LT1Zob · 07-19-2020, 09:34 PM

Keep in mind, on the V6s, your oil pressure will be close to the 70 mark a lot of the time, that's normal on these as the gauge packs are apparently same for V6 and V8. There's a GM bulletin on this as well.

redcoats1976 · 07-20-2020, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

Keep in mind, on the V6s, your oil pressure will be close to the 70 mark a lot of the time, that's normal on these as the gauge packs are apparently same for V6 and V8. There's a GM bulletin on this as well.

i had noticed this,and on the instrument panel gauge its in bars.so what oil pressure is a V6 really running?when i start mine it pretty much tops out the guage but after 10-15 minutes drive its back to a less scary level.

Monty Burns · 07-20-2020, 01:15 PM

Thanks, Vegas! Boy, THAT was an easy answer! : )

Monty Burns · 07-20-2020, 01:17 PM

Thanks, Everyone, for your expertise. Nice to know they're pretty easy to read!

07-19-2020, 04:14 PM	#1
Monty Burns Drives: 2013 Chevrolet 2LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Richmond Posts: 17	Healthy operating levels on 4-pack gauges Hello, Everyone. Hope fellow Camaro enthusiasts are doing well doing this pandemic. I recently purchased a '13 Camaro 2LT and was hoping someone could define the positive operating level readings on each of the 4-pack rally gauges. I'm aware that Batt voltage should point to "12," but where should the others point during my drive? Please advise and thank you in advance! Bill

07-19-2020, 06:51 PM	#4
PhantomBlack Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 181	Enjoy the new ride Monty Burns! And welcome to the forum! __________________ Mods: GPI SS1 VVT cam, TSP long tube headers, LSA conversion, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM, DW 700cc injectors, Lingenfelter solid isolator, Dedicated Motorsports ZL1 reinforced brick, ADM Griptech 2.5 pulley, JLT CAI, Phastek intake scoop, NPP cat-back, GM 3.91 gears, Eaton Truetrac, Tuned by Chris @ CHenry Motorsports.

07-19-2020, 09:34 PM	#5
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	Keep in mind, on the V6s, your oil pressure will be close to the 70 mark a lot of the time, that's normal on these as the gauge packs are apparently same for V6 and V8. There's a GM bulletin on this as well. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

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Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Straight up.

07-20-2020, 01:15 PM	#7
Monty Burns Drives: 2013 Chevrolet 2LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Richmond Posts: 17	Thanks, Vegas! Boy, THAT was an easy answer! : )

07-20-2020, 01:17 PM	#8
Monty Burns Drives: 2013 Chevrolet 2LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Richmond Posts: 17	Thanks, Everyone, for your expertise. Nice to know they're pretty easy to read!