finally, got the new guages in today - only one question.....what temperature should the oil run at? I only went for a 10 minute test drive and it crept up from 50c to about 80c - the dial is good for 150c. Just wondering how far up i should expect it to go under normal conditions?
weird - just drove 100 miles and it didn't budge over 60....i believe i have all the right sensors. anyone got any ideas why it would be so low? pressure was around 4 - 5 and no warning lights.
Your oil temperature is governed by the thermostat for the water; the oil cooler is set in the block between the heads within the water jacket. This arrangement is vastly superior to the oil to air arrangement that is more typical, but, coolant changes at the required interval are essential to prevent galvanic corrosion of the cooler [really common fault] by old anti-freeze that has lost its corrosion prevention properties.
i've been really careful making sure the service guys keep to those coolant changes - not clear what you mean - 'good' coolant means the oil temperature will stay low? thanks!
Your oil temperature is governed by the thermostat for the water; the oil cooler is set in the block between the heads within the water jacket. This arrangement is vastly superior to the oil to air arrangement that is more typical, but, coolant changes at the required interval are essential to prevent galvanic corrosion of the cooler [really common fault] by old anti-freeze that has lost its corrosion prevention properties.
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