Hot day in south east yesterday, but I noticed my oil temp would rise from 100 to 108 when stuck in traffic. Not sure I can remember it getting that high before.
Water temp ok and no warning lights.
Just wondering how hot it needs to get before I should worry.
Oil temp
RE: Oil temp
During a slightly spirited B Road drive saw the Oil Temp reach 116 yestarday. Mine always hovers around the 100 - 102 when stuck in traffice, but must admit I haven't been stuck when the ambiant has been high.
would have been better than 
mine hovers around 200F / 95C during normal driving...and it's beem 90F around here lately, runs a few deg cooler in the winter...
is 108C high for normal driving? that would seem a bit high to me...225F
the highest I've seen recently (90F OAT) pulling a mountain was ~220F
how many miles on the oil?
is 108C high for normal driving? that would seem a bit high to me...225F
the highest I've seen recently (90F OAT) pulling a mountain was ~220F
how many miles on the oil?
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ArthurPE wrote:mine hovers around 200F / 95C during normal driving...and it's been 90F around here lately, veeeery hot!
runs a few deg cooler in the winter...
is 108C high for normal driving? that would seem a bit high to me...225F
the highest I've seen recently (90F OAT) pulling a mountain was ~220F
how many miles on the oil?
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Mines about 3000 miles on oil.. Rarely have I seen it above 102, even with spirited driving.. In fact yesterday, when making progress, it was around 101, only rising when stuck in traffic, and dropping when moving again.
So I asked because it was unusual for me, although road temp was around 29C which is a bit warm.
So I asked because it was unusual for me, although road temp was around 29C which is a bit warm.
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sounds like you noticed a change...
check the oil level, ~3/4 hot is where I keep it....
also check the front lower vents for any obstructions or damage
one on each side and the center
preventative maintenance:
pop the side ones and hit them with a power washer
you can get te center one thru the openings
maybe spray them with mild degreaser, then power wash...
I do this every year or so (on all my cars) including the radiator...
when they are clean, they are much more efficient
it's better if you can get them from behind, sometimes not practical
check the oil level, ~3/4 hot is where I keep it....
also check the front lower vents for any obstructions or damage
one on each side and the center
preventative maintenance:
pop the side ones and hit them with a power washer
you can get te center one thru the openings
maybe spray them with mild degreaser, then power wash...
I do this every year or so (on all my cars) including the radiator...
when they are clean, they are much more efficient
it's better if you can get them from behind, sometimes not practical
Here in Spain I get over 125 C oil temp at least 3 or 4 times a week, Audi here have said that is fine, but I am still concerned that it is too close to the break down point of the oil, will see if the new motor is the same and post my findings.
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