 Oil temp at 70+ MPH, Is it too hot? |
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| 57lincolnman |
 Jul 1 2013, 06:53 PM
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When I run my 1.8L between 65-70 mph oil temps range from 210-220. When I increase my speed to 70+ the oil gets to about 230-235 and stays there. These are temps on an 80-85 degree day. I have an auxiliary oil cooler and run about 5 quarts of Brad Penn Racing Oil. Is this normal for this engine?
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| brant |
Jul 1 2013, 08:43 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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300 may be the factory gauge but 300 is WAY too hot.
250 is too hot also. 240/245 is shut it off hot. |
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| 57lincolnman |
Jul 1 2013, 08:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 14-September 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 12,175 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(brant @ Jul 1 2013, 06:43 PM)  300 may be the factory gauge but 300 is WAY too hot. 250 is too hot also. 240/245 is shut it off hot. Yes. I have a calibrated gauge for oil temp so I can precisely see what temp I'm at. The guys at Palo Alto Speedo put this together for me. We've verified that the oil send unit is correct too. I have reached 240. That was on a steep mountain grade mostly in 4th and occasional downshift to 3rd. As Racer Chris stated, I think there is an oil circuit problem to the auxiliary oil cooler which I will look into. Any good way to see how much oil is actually going into the cooler? |
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57lincolnman Oil temp at 70+ MPH Jul 1 2013, 06:53 PM
brant 235 is red zone temp.
how much air is going to yo... Jul 1 2013, 06:56 PM
57lincolnman
235 is red zone temp.
how much air is going to y... Jul 1 2013, 07:28 PM brant Your not going to get the cooling you want with a ... Jul 1 2013, 07:33 PM 57lincolnman
Your not going to get the cooling you want with a... Jul 1 2013, 07:35 PM Racer Chris
Your not going to get the cooling you want with a... Jul 1 2013, 07:55 PM Racer Chris That seems a bit hot for your configuration.
I wou... Jul 1 2013, 07:49 PM 57lincolnman
That seems a bit hot for your configuration.
I wo... Jul 1 2013, 08:03 PM Trekkor 190° would be better.
KT Jul 1 2013, 08:08 PM 57lincolnman
190° would be better.
KT
190 would be fantas... Jul 1 2013, 08:11 PM Racer Chris
190° would be better.
KT
I disagree.
I like t... Jul 1 2013, 08:34 PM 57lincolnman
190° would be better.
KT
I disagree.
I like ... Jul 1 2013, 08:39 PM brant clean air..... Jul 1 2013, 08:14 PM brant I'm not doubting your gauge or diagnosis. I... Jul 1 2013, 08:59 PM worn
I'm not doubting your gauge or diagnosis. I... Jul 1 2013, 10:02 PM |
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