Oil pressure gauge and whats the normal pressure

Tiny
SHAKKEY13
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
I have a oil pressure gauge and whats the normal pressure rate for this LS 4.3L V6 vortec my oil pressure jumps from 40LBS at Idle to Close to 60lbs when driving I hade the Oil sending unit replaced in November should I be worried about blowing of my Oil Filter
Thursday, December 31st, 2009 AT 6:27 PM

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Tiny
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What is this on exactly?

A '97 S-10 V6 vortec is only 6psi at 1k RPM and 24psi at 4k RPM. This is for the s10. There are several LS models for Chevy though. Venture LS, Monte Carlo LS etc.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 AT 11:52 AM
Tiny
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My truck is The 1997 C/K 1500 W/T 4wd chevy full size pickup truck single cab 8 ft box
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 AT 11:52 AM
Tiny
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Your oil pressure specs remain the same..


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_1390.jpg

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