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Garrett Custom · 01-20-2014, 08:38 PM

Does anyone else's gauges read like these?

After about 2 hours of run time cruising at about 2200 rpm (sorry it's a blurry)

Idling after being ran for about 2 hours.

I have not hooked up my gauge to the computer to get the reading from there. I know these gauges from what I've read don't read accurately.

Thanks

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-20-2014, 08:43 PM

mine is almost exactly like those readings....if you rev +500-1000rpm the oil pressure should go up quickly. A tick less than 30psi at idle is nothing to worry about.

boondocksaint · 01-20-2014, 10:00 PM

The one on the lower right is reading WAY too low.

BAD ZL1 · 01-20-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by boondocksaint

The one on the lower right is reading WAY too low.

I notice that both are in sport mode!

Mine is a tad higher in pressure, and a tad higher on temp after totally warmed up at idle. 6700 MI.

Vroom · 01-20-2014, 11:19 PM

You should hook up a scanner and check. The oil gauge lies. You'll be in the mid 20s idling hot, 30+ normal, and 40+ cold, and should be 40+ after 2000 rpm. Oil pressure will drop the hotter the car is, so take that into account. Any doubts at all, have the dealer check it. Mine dropped by only 10psi from normal and I have a new engine now.

01-20-2014, 08:38 PM	#1
Garrett Custom Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2000 Silverado LT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 160	Oil Pressure Question Does anyone else's gauges read like these? After about 2 hours of run time cruising at about 2200 rpm (sorry it's a blurry) Idling after being ran for about 2 hours. I have not hooked up my gauge to the computer to get the reading from there. I know these gauges from what I've read don't read accurately. Thanks __________________ v/r Roger 2012 ZL-1 #1076 2016 Explorer XLT (wife's) 2002 Ducati ST4S 2000 Silverado LT 1995 Triumph Daytona 1200

01-20-2014, 08:43 PM	#2
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	mine is almost exactly like those readings....if you rev +500-1000rpm the oil pressure should go up quickly. A tick less than 30psi at idle is nothing to worry about. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-20-2014, 11:19 PM	#5
Vroom Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 325	You should hook up a scanner and check. The oil gauge lies. You'll be in the mid 20s idling hot, 30+ normal, and 40+ cold, and should be 40+ after 2000 rpm. Oil pressure will drop the hotter the car is, so take that into account. Any doubts at all, have the dealer check it. Mine dropped by only 10psi from normal and I have a new engine now. __________________ 2013 Victory Red ZL1 - 210K+ miles. Mods: Who needs mods...its a freaking ZL1 - Last car: 2006 GTO

01-20-2014, 10:00 PM	#3
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	The one on the lower right is reading WAY too low.