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Automotive Stud · 06-23-2020, 12:54 PM

While those numbers aren't very high, my '47 has similar numbers and has been that way for years. Startup I get close to 70# but after warmed up going down the road I might get 20lbs, it drops down to about 5 at a slow idle warmed up, that's with 15w40 oil. I've driven the car from NJ to MD three times, I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere. That said, at some point I plan to go through this engine.

06-23-2020, 12:54 PM	#14
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 832	Re: lowest oil pressure for engine to survive While those numbers aren't very high, my '47 has similar numbers and has been that way for years. Startup I get close to 70# but after warmed up going down the road I might get 20lbs, it drops down to about 5 at a slow idle warmed up, that's with 15w40 oil. I've driven the car from NJ to MD three times, I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere. That said, at some point I plan to go through this engine.