What is an acceptable oil pressure reading for this engine when at operating temp?
S Solittle Fleet Admiral Joined Apr 28, 2002 Messages 7,518 Feb 1, 2006 #1 What is an acceptable oil pressure reading for this engine when at operating temp?
Reel Poor Vice Admiral Joined Jan 29, 2005 Messages 5,522 Feb 1, 2006 #2 Re: 1999 350 cu inch GMC V8 Idealy...25 at idle to 45 off idle. With a minimum of about 15 at idle. Oil pressure light will light at 8psi and under.
Re: 1999 350 cu inch GMC V8 Idealy...25 at idle to 45 off idle. With a minimum of about 15 at idle. Oil pressure light will light at 8psi and under.
Bondo Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2002 Messages 71,241 Feb 2, 2006 #3 Re: 1999 350 cu inch GMC V8 A Good rule of thumb is,........<br /><br />10psi per 1000rpms..........<br /><br />This holds true for Most engines.......
Re: 1999 350 cu inch GMC V8 A Good rule of thumb is,........<br /><br />10psi per 1000rpms..........<br /><br />This holds true for Most engines.......
Bob_VT Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian Staff member Joined May 19, 2001 Messages 26,079 Feb 2, 2006 #4 Re: 1999 350 cu inch GMC V8 Oils pressure is best read via a mechanical gauge I have little to no faith in the electronic sending unit ones.
Re: 1999 350 cu inch GMC V8 Oils pressure is best read via a mechanical gauge I have little to no faith in the electronic sending unit ones.
S Solittle Fleet Admiral Joined Apr 28, 2002 Messages 7,518 Feb 2, 2006 #5 Re: 1999 350 cu inch GMC V8 Thanks to all.<br /><br />I have no problems with the engine at this time. The reason I posed the question is this is the first vehicle (99 Yukon)that I have that had an oil pressure gage rather than an idiot light.
Re: 1999 350 cu inch GMC V8 Thanks to all.<br /><br />I have no problems with the engine at this time. The reason I posed the question is this is the first vehicle (99 Yukon)that I have that had an oil pressure gage rather than an idiot light.
