2003 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 154

Engine Oil Pressure Gage The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-44. d L Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. United States Canada The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). in certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot __ _ _ pa -.-^I days, .I1 GUUIU I ~ C I Uc13 I U V V aa u .--: \4u n r a) al1u aull L 1 uc considered normal. It may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the shaded area show the normal operating range. Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine is low on oil, or that you might have some other oil problem. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. ~~ Notice: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty. 1-1 _ _ _ _ I 1 Tr I A n #-I-i-\ -L:ll 3-41