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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Hey, quick question. My oil pressure is at about 60psi on the road. Is this 2 high. I am planning on driving home to tennessee which is over 800 miles round trip. Would like to know before I go.
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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mine is 40psi or a little lower at idle and around 60psi while on the road and giving it gas...so i would have to say no, seems normal to me.
 
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Yup, perfectly normal. 40-60psi at speed is about right for the 4.3L.
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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heheeh...so i was right!
 
Old Jun 21, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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thank ya
 
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