Low Oil Pressure

[r-model]

I have found that my GTPP has about 16psi at idle when fully warmed up, this is according to the factory guage. This seems a little low, comments???

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[jasonstang]

16psi at idle is not that low.

 

[r-model]

I am used to the old pushrod motors, 25-30 at idle!!!! I still think it is a little low

 

[jasonstang]

I am used to the old pushrod motors, 25-30 at idle!!!! I still think it is a little low

You are running 5w20 now. If you switch to 5w30 it will bump up to the 20's.

 

[r-model]

Will try that next oil change

 

[jasonstang]

Will try that next oil change

Not that you need 5W30. I am just saying the engines are much tighter and better material so a little pressure will provide enough protection.
In the days with heavy oil and high pressure didn't stop these from exploding.

 

[2015 Silver GT]

The rule of thumb is 10 psi for every 1000 rpm.

 

[FordTechOne]

I have found that my GTPP has about 16psi at idle when fully warmed up, this is according to the factory guage. This seems a little low, comments???

For a fully warmed up 5.0, sounds absolutely normal to me. Nothing to worry about.

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