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What do normal oil pressure gauge readings look like for everyone?  I have a 5.3.  Is this low at idle?

 

Thanks.

 

 

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Sneaky Pete is correct. 

 

Oil leak is not repaired. 

 

Dealer where I bought truck hasn't called me back to schedule. 

 

I left them voicemail over 10 days ago letting them know it's still leaking after they put dye in it.

 

I am hesitant to call them multiple times now since they told me I was making a big deal out of it.

 

I am paying for a rental car out of pocket to minimize the amount I have to drive it but unfortunately I have to tow the landscaping equipment.

 

Hopefully the dealership will call back soon.

 

Oil level is fine on dipstick though so I thought maybe this oil pressure reading is normal.

 

Never had digital gauge before.

 

Pressure does increase at higher rpm.

 

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Thanks for that info.  Makes me feel a bit better when I have to drive around with the oil cooler lines leaking that there isn't a loss of pressure.

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Just a FYI my 3.0 drops to 19 PSI at idle when warmed up on a Scan Gauge 3. The dash gauge looks the same as your pic. 

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