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rays · 06-28-2009, 09:24 PM

I've been noticing my oil pressure spike up to 65 to 70psi at times. Holds there for a few seconds then drops back down. Not under load or anything. Last time I noticed I was just backing out of a driveway. Is this normal? Anybody else seeing this? Its usually about 35 to 40 when driving. I've seen it spike up at random. Seems to be nothing to account for it.

THE EVIL TW1N · 06-28-2009, 09:31 PM

when cold? or warm?

rays · 06-28-2009, 09:42 PM

Both. Did it cold backing out of a driveway. Just going down the road at normal speed after warm. I just noticed it yesterday but didnt think too much about it. Gonna keep a closer eye on it till I know whats up.

TJ91 · 06-28-2009, 10:40 PM

wow thats odd. Mine only spikes up when its under load. You should maybe get that checked out

aberg · 06-29-2009, 07:20 AM

At start up mine goes all the way up for about 20 sec. Once idle drops so does oil pressure. After that I have not seen it spike.

ChevyBoiler · 06-29-2009, 07:58 AM

I noticed mine spike a couple times too, though both times were when the AC was running. I still thought it was strange how it would be sitting around 40 then jump up to 65 for a few minutes and fall back down.

Vash · 06-29-2009, 09:17 AM

Should be ok. I think they call it dry sump. Correct me if wrong.

The v6 actually is more technically advanced than the LS3 in some aspects.

rays · 06-29-2009, 09:55 AM

Something to do with the oil squirters maybe? Someone on here, I think it was MadMaxx said that was a difference between the LY7 vs LLT. the LY7 didn't have them

k0jdd · 07-01-2009, 12:21 PM

Mine does this (spikes up to 70psi) above 2K rpm until the Oil Temp reaches 180...
I suspect it is deliberately designed his way... (I hope so at least)

chevy 3 · 07-02-2009, 03:25 PM

yes mine to . 2lt rs cgm . think its norm car runs fine but did notice the spike.

rays · 07-02-2009, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Sounds like its a normal thing with you others noticing it too. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't just me. I guess its a lot better than LOW pressure now isn't it? Maybe with the amount of parts in the valve train they wanted to make sure it wouldn't be lacking oil. With more information (gauges) you get more questions.

Sierra · 07-02-2009, 10:59 PM

interesting

OUR72GTO · 07-04-2009, 10:35 PM

Mine landed in the drive way tonight with 400 miles on it .We broke it in around Vancouver before we headed out on the highway. Took care all the way with varied speeds and RPM. All was well. Turned it off and 10 minutes later when showing our son the car we got an engine light, them we noticed the oil pressure under load tops out at the very end of the gauge in the cluster, but when you idle it falls to the mid range.

Check engine is on now after every start. No message on the DIC.

Checked the oil level....was down 1/3 qt.

What do I check next?

rays · 07-04-2009, 11:02 PM

Hit the Onstar and ask them for a diagnostic. They will tell you why its on

06-28-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
rays V6 - It just isn't normal Drives: 2010 2LT M6, F250 7.3L Diesel Join Date: May 2009 Location: NH Posts: 266 View My Garage	Wacky Oil Pressure reading on 2LT I've been noticing my oil pressure spike up to 65 to 70psi at times. Holds there for a few seconds then drops back down. Not under load or anything. Last time I noticed I was just backing out of a driveway. Is this normal? Anybody else seeing this? Its usually about 35 to 40 when driving. I've seen it spike up at random. Seems to be nothing to account for it. __________________ 2LT RS M6 RJT Black leather 4/29/2009 Ordered 6/24 6000 Delivered

06-28-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
rays V6 - It just isn't normal Drives: 2010 2LT M6, F250 7.3L Diesel Join Date: May 2009 Location: NH Posts: 266 View My Garage	Both. Did it cold backing out of a driveway. Just going down the road at normal speed after warm. I just noticed it yesterday but didnt think too much about it. Gonna keep a closer eye on it till I know whats up. __________________ 2LT RS M6 RJT Black leather 4/29/2009 Ordered 6/24 6000 Delivered

06-29-2009, 07:58 AM	#6
ChevyBoiler Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 8	I noticed mine spike a couple times too, though both times were when the AC was running. I still thought it was strange how it would be sitting around 40 then jump up to 65 for a few minutes and fall back down. __________________ 1st Car - 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier - Dark Blue 2nd Car - 1995 Chevrolet Camaro - Mystic Teal 3rd Car - 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS - IBM Current - 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT - CGM

06-29-2009, 09:55 AM	#8
rays V6 - It just isn't normal Drives: 2010 2LT M6, F250 7.3L Diesel Join Date: May 2009 Location: NH Posts: 266 View My Garage	Something to do with the oil squirters maybe? Someone on here, I think it was MadMaxx said that was a difference between the LY7 vs LLT. the LY7 didn't have them __________________ 2LT RS M6 RJT Black leather 4/29/2009 Ordered 6/24 6000 Delivered

07-01-2009, 12:21 PM	#9
k0jdd Drives: Chevrolet Camaro / Colorado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 283	Mine does this (spikes up to 70psi) above 2K rpm until the Oil Temp reaches 180... I suspect it is deliberately designed his way... (I hope so at least) __________________ 2021 3LT RS V6 Automatic / Red Hot w/Adrenaline Red / Sunroof VIN 1G1FD1RS7M0135256 Delivered 6/14/2021 Traded- 2014 2LT V6 Automatic / Red Hot w/Black Leather / 19" Polished Wheels / Sunroof VIN 2G1FC1E31E9202653 Traded - 2010 2LT V6 Manual / Victory Red/Black Leather / 19" Polished Wheels / R6P VIN 2G1FG1EV3A9112601 Sold - 1999 2LT V6 Automatic / Victory Red/Black Leather / 19" Polished Wheels / T-Tops VIN {Still Searching for it...}

06-28-2009, 09:31 PM	#2
THE EVIL TW1N Banned Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,925	when cold? or warm?

06-28-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	wow thats odd. Mine only spikes up when its under load. You should maybe get that checked out

06-29-2009, 07:20 AM	#5
aberg Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 206	At start up mine goes all the way up for about 20 sec. Once idle drops so does oil pressure. After that I have not seen it spike.

06-29-2009, 09:17 AM	#7
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Should be ok. I think they call it dry sump. Correct me if wrong. The v6 actually is more technically advanced than the LS3 in some aspects.

07-02-2009, 03:25 PM	#10
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	yes mine to . 2lt rs cgm . think its norm car runs fine but did notice the spike.

07-02-2009, 03:52 PM	#11
rays V6 - It just isn't normal Drives: 2010 2LT M6, F250 7.3L Diesel Join Date: May 2009 Location: NH Posts: 266 View My Garage	Thanks for the input guys. Sounds like its a normal thing with you others noticing it too. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't just me. I guess its a lot better than LOW pressure now isn't it? Maybe with the amount of parts in the valve train they wanted to make sure it wouldn't be lacking oil. With more information (gauges) you get more questions. __________________ 2LT RS M6 RJT Black leather 4/29/2009 Ordered 6/24 6000 Delivered

07-02-2009, 10:59 PM	#12
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,049	interesting __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

07-04-2009, 10:35 PM	#13
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Mine landed in the drive way tonight with 400 miles on it .We broke it in around Vancouver before we headed out on the highway. Took care all the way with varied speeds and RPM. All was well. Turned it off and 10 minutes later when showing our son the car we got an engine light, them we noticed the oil pressure under load tops out at the very end of the gauge in the cluster, but when you idle it falls to the mid range. Check engine is on now after every start. No message on the DIC. Checked the oil level....was down 1/3 qt. What do I check next? __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

07-04-2009, 11:02 PM	#14
rays V6 - It just isn't normal Drives: 2010 2LT M6, F250 7.3L Diesel Join Date: May 2009 Location: NH Posts: 266 View My Garage	Hit the Onstar and ask them for a diagnostic. They will tell you why its on __________________ 2LT RS M6 RJT Black leather 4/29/2009 Ordered 6/24 6000 Delivered

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