Paul,
That sounds just like what mine is doing. Currently I have 10-30 in the
engine. Sounds like I may be okay.
Rob
Paul Almjeld wrote:
> Hi Rob & all:
>
> I just returned from a little ten mile romp with my Series V. At startup I
> have about 65 lbs of oil pressure, with about 40 at idle. As the car warmed
> up the pressure at 3000 rpm drops to about 50, with 20/25 at idle.
> Perfectly normal. BTW, I use 10W/30 Valvoline in the late Fall through
> Winter. I'll change to straigt 40 weight when it warms up in a couple of
> months. Glad you are enjoying your car!
>
> Paul from (almost) sunny South Dakota
>
> Robert Wiseman wrote:
>
> > Today was the longest time I have had my car running. Up until now
> > (other than a few block drive 2 weeks ago) all I have done is idle in
> > the driveway. At idle the oil pressure has been a pretty consistant 45
> > at 800 RPM, it would go to about 75 at 3500 RPM.
> >
> > Today I drove it about 1 mile and idled for about 10 minutes. When I
> > was done, I noticed that at 800 RPM idle, the OP was just over 25. When
> > I go to about 3500 RPM the OP would go to about 65-70..
> > Why the change and does this mean I have problems with the engine.
> > Rob
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