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93 K1500 oil pressure drops once warm
I have a bit of a problem with oil pressure on my 93 K1500. When I start it up the oil pressure hovers around 30 but if I drive like a mile down the road or let it idle for a while the oil pressure drops to around 1-2 at idle. What could cause this?- mylesa
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88 k1500 with 57k miles low oil pressure
Hey guys, I was curious about correct oil pressure numbers because I have heard the stock ones aren't too accurate. So I bought an intellitronix digital gauge for around $70 and installed it where the stock one is on the side of the block. it reads about 22 on cold start, then once it warms up...- TrevorAnthony
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Oil pressure low at idle when warm
98 Chevy Silverado k1500, i have a 383 stroker with Vortec heads. I installed a Howard's Cam flat tappet to roller retrofit cam, reinstalled the Melling High Volume oil pump, installed a 7 quart oil pan and pickup tube. I changed the intake to an Edelbrock pro Flo XT. Engine oil is 10W-30. At...- Andyvinn1
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