2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 119

Instruments and Controls The engine oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) or psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 140 to 550 kPa (20 to 80 psi). In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as low as 40 kPa (6 psi) and still be considered normal. Oil pressure may exceed 689 kPa (100 psi) when first started or when accelerating. 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 10‑13. The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the gauges button on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. 5-15 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. This means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑28 for more information.