> yes it is normal for the oil pressure to drop at idle and to raise back up
> when the motor reaches higher rpm
>
> By NOW we should all agree Dodge V8s idle hot at about 30 pounds of
> pressure. Thicker oil gives more pressure but less flow volume. You want
> more flow volume to remove heat from engine bearings. Always remember flow
> is more inportant than high pressure. If oil pressures drops below 10
> pounds at idle then u worry.
There IS NO PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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