2013 Chevrolet Silverado After Driving While Oil Pressure Drops 40 Psi 20

2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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After driving for a while, The oil pressure drops from 40 psi to 20 psi (when stopped at a stop light or stop sign). Once I accelerate it goes back up to 40 psi and stays there until i stop again. Is this normal?
Mar 23, 2013 at 11:56 PM
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Yes this is normal, hot idle oil pressure will drop lower than cruise pressure, and at 20 PSI hot thats quite ok.
Mar 24, 2013 at 12:12 AM
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