Engine Oil Pressure Gage - Chevrolet 1997 Camaro Owner's Manual

Engine Oil Pressure Gage
low on oil, or that you might have some other oil
problem. See "Engine Oil" in the Index.
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5 . 7 L Engine 3800 Engine
This gage tells you if there could be
a
problem with your
engine oil pressure.
The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil
pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) in the U.S., or
kPa (kilopascals) in Canada, when the engine is running.
Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). On
the 3800 engine, the oil pressure should be between 20
and 120 psi (140 to 827 kPa). It may vary with engine
speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but
readings above the red area show the normal operating
range. Readings in the red area tell you that the engine is
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
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NOTICE:
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Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.