2 Camaros same 3.8 having same issue, oil pressure is dropping at idle
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Asked by Mandy Oct 10, 2020 at 09:59 PM about the 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2000 and a 2001 camaro both with the 3.8. Both of them have no oil
pressure at idle but it goes up when you raise the rpms. but the 2000 has a
knock as well.

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Jason answered 3 years ago

could put a quart or two of 10w-30 or even heavier weight oil to get the pump to deliver better.

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