 Oil Temps, how hot is too hot? |
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| gklinger |
 Jul 11 2003, 02:14 PM
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doh!  Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Tempe, AZ Member No.: 146 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I'm cruisin' down the freeway the other day, and once I exit and drive about half a mile on the surface streets, my oil temp hits about 240 degrees. Regular driving around town will get it up to around 230. Ambient temps right now are at or above 110. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) It only feels like hell... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Should I be thinking seriously about an external cooler? |
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| tryan |
Jul 11 2003, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 22-January 03 From: smokey mountains gatlinburg tn Member No.: 184 |
yes. frequent oil changes will help until you do so. check and see if your cylinders and oil cooler are free from obstruction.
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| gklinger |
Jul 11 2003, 03:42 PM
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doh! Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Tempe, AZ Member No.: 146 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Yep, Mobil 1 15W-50 changed every 3K, and the cooler and fins are definitely clean. Time to bite the bullet and do the front cooler bit. Thanks!
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| Brad Roberts |
Jul 11 2003, 04:48 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
240 is excessive. 200-210 is acceptable.
I just noticed TRYAN's avatar... LOL B |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Jul 11 2003, 06:53 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
External oil cooler, The only way to go. Oklahoma summers can be brutal! Brought my temp down 25 deg. Even with factory A.C. Mounted passenger side, above rear axle.
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