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    When i start my car the oil pressure reads (about) 30 to 35. once the car warms up though it drops. (about) 0 to 15 ??? is my gage messed up or is the car gunna die? and i did just get my oil changed, 5Q
    1987 Formula Firebird
    GM crate 350 5.7L carburated
    MSD, Edlebrock intake and carb, Dynomax headers

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    does the motor make any knocking or slapping noises when the gauge reads 0? if so, change ur oil to 20w-50 and see if that helps, if it does, u either got a bad pump or alot of clearance somewhere. but if the gauge is reading right, im guessing the pump is on its way out
    2009 Honda Civic EX- the daily beater

    old toys - 1983 trans am, 1988 trans am, 1986 IROC-Z, 2002 Ram Off-Road, 1984 K10, 1988 Mustang GT, 2006 Silverado 2500HD

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