When I first start my Vroom Vroom, my oil PSI is at about 40, then when the car warms up drops down to about 18-20 PSI. Im pretty my driverside valve cover is leaking, would this be a reason for such a low PSI? I keep it filled btw too, no low oil babe :crazy:

how would your valve cover make low oil pressure, unless it is causing you to be low on oil.

Your oil pressure is probably higher when you 1st start it b/c the oil is thick. As oil gets up to operating temp it thins out. Hense that is why I always change my oil after the car has been on a trip somewhere. I also believe that oil pressure goes down after warm up b/c metal parts expand with heat.

What RPM are you taking your oil pressue at? Do 1 reading at idle, then at 1500rpm, then stomp on it and get a reading.

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I fwe are talking strictly pressure at idle, as long as you are getting over 15 PSI at 1000 RPMs, I would not be concerned. The old rule of thumb was 10 PSI per 1000 RPMs but I would rather have a bit more and you do so don't stress. And no there is no way a leaking valve cover is going to give you a low pressure reading, most SBC oil pressure gauge senders are at the back of the block.

Cool, just making sure :D. Oil psi at idle is 18. 1500 rpms is about 40-45, Smashing and roaring is about 60 or so.

did you seriously call it your vroom vroom?

did you seriously call it your vroom vroom?
Actually I call the lawnmower the vroom vroom, more HP than a civic. Lol but it is loud as hell when you get on it, thats without any exhaust at all. Cant wait for headers and my blackmarket exhaust setup.