 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, 08:59 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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I'm not doubting your gauge or diagnosis. I'm only saying that if the factory put the red mark at 300. You should not mistakenly assume that is a correct upper limit. You don't have that "margin"
All of you at low altitude don't know how good you have it. Try cooling at elevation. |
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| worn |
Jul 1 2013, 10:02 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,488 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(brant @ Jul 1 2013, 06:59 PM)  I'm not doubting your gauge or diagnosis. I'm only saying that if the factory put the red mark at 300. You should not mistakenly assume that is a correct upper limit. You don't have that "margin" All of you at low altitude don't know how good you have it. Try cooling at elevation. It is also interesting that when the two liter came along with no real change in cooling, the factory moved the red line. Problem solved, please look at the colors with your wife, we have a nice plaid. |
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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 300 may be the factory gauge but 300 is WAY too ho... Jul 1 2013, 08:43 PM 57lincolnman
300 may be the factory gauge but 300 is WAY too h... Jul 1 2013, 08:50 PM |
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