Re: Oil Pump Rebuilding Options?

Posted by 53 Cavalier On 2024/6/27 10:35:42

The service manual states that the "indicator will sometimes light up or will flicker when the engine is idling even though the idle oil pressure is adequate; however, the light should go out when the engine is speeded up."

Doesn't the oil pressure light come on around 5 psi? Seems to me that "low" oil pressure at an idle is not an issue. If you have good oil pressure when cruising down the road, when your engine is under load, then you're good to go. Service manual states 40 lbs, so if you're up around that pressure when driving, I would say you're okay.