Oil Pressure

[johnc12]

I have a new 2013 Silverado 1500, 5.3L engine. I notice the oil pressure varies about 4PSI. It varies at idle or at a steady speed at 60MPH. The pressure varies between 34-37PSI at 60MPH. My previous Silverado was steady at 60PSI at 60MPH. Is the varying normal? And is the pressure low?
Thanks, John

[CKNSLS]

If you ask this same question on the various Chevy Truck forums on the Internet you will find the pressure is completely normal. As another poster commented-the 5.3 needs very little oil pressure to operate.

[Amdavis76]

Totally normal with the newer engines. My 2013 5.3 will range from 30-45 when cold (idle to cruise) and about 20 - 37 psi when warmed up. I asked the mechanic about it and he said that is perfectly normal. I know when I first bought the truck I questioned it because I'm use to cars cruising at 60psi.

Drive and enjoy 🙂

[time2roll]

I would call normal. Another small edge to increase fuel mileage.

[azrving]

I noticed the same thing on my 2013 5.3 except more variation then that. In law has same truck and said the same. Engine sounds good, especially when it roars. 🙂