Thread: Acceptable Oil pressure at Idle
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Old 02-07-2009, 04:37 PM
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Any oil pressure above 10 psi at idle is fine in any motor, as long as the pressure value is consistant over time.

My 351 has 45 PSI at idle and 55 to 60 PSI at speed. Have 18K miles and no problems internal so far ... knock on wood.
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