oil temp issue
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Tampa Florida
ok so i freshened up the bottom end of my car and everything was within spec.. i first filled it with 5w-30 conventional oil and the oil temp crept to the 3/4 mark and sat there. but i changed the oil to 5w50 synthetic and the temps are ranging from half to 3/4 on the gauge according to how i run it... and its not exactly a high dollar motor but i don't want to be taking it apart to replace everything. i was thinking of installing a remote filter and an oil cooler and was wondering if anyone has done this to there car and what kit they used. i read that it could be the bypass valve sticking or a clearance or sludge.. i know its not sludge and i could have missed something with the clearance of the bearings but it read high before but not this high.. i replaced the sensor when i put it back together.. it also reads low on the digital readout.
I've did a filter relocation kit on a S10 TPI V8 conversion a few years back. There was a clearance between the headers and filter...it was near zero so I had to do it. The kit sucked I always had oil leaks from the hoses and the bracket no matter how much thread sealant, compound or tape was used. I would never install one of these kits again because of my experience.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
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It always helps to include the year and engine you are referring to.
Secondly, actual temps in F are more helpful than 3/4 mark especially since we can't see that gauge.
Thirdly, the bottom end to most folks is the crank and associated bits.
That is why someone asked you what you meant by bottom end.
Conventional wisdom says to seat new rings with conventional oil. Elevated oil temps are not unusual in a re-ringed engine.
Try giving us actual temps and we will try to help.
Secondly, actual temps in F are more helpful than 3/4 mark especially since we can't see that gauge.
Thirdly, the bottom end to most folks is the crank and associated bits.
That is why someone asked you what you meant by bottom end.
Conventional wisdom says to seat new rings with conventional oil. Elevated oil temps are not unusual in a re-ringed engine.
Try giving us actual temps and we will try to help.
Last edited by InHot; Aug 25, 2007 at 06:33 AM. Reason: Typo
Race Director
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by pr0zac
its amazing that nobody has anything to say?!?! i mean really WTF?
its amazing that you don't know that new rings and bearings can cause the engine to run hotter during break in.?!?! i mean really WTF?
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Instructor
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first year is in profile and wouldn't really matter i wouldn't think. if its that needed, my fault, its a 96.
secondly if you read the post it says that the digital readout reads LOW so i don't know exact temps.
third i said i freshened up the bottom end which to most folks including myself means the mains, rods and rings, but hey i am the idiot right.
and fourth i did use conventional oil to break in and if you weren't in such a rush to bust my ***** then you would have noticed a majority of the need info in the original post.
secondly if you read the post it says that the digital readout reads LOW so i don't know exact temps.
third i said i freshened up the bottom end which to most folks including myself means the mains, rods and rings, but hey i am the idiot right.
and fourth i did use conventional oil to break in and if you weren't in such a rush to bust my ***** then you would have noticed a majority of the need info in the original post.
How are we to know if you mean a low temp or the word low?
What you did, to me and apparently a few others, is an overhaul. That's why somebody asked.
You said you put in conventional oil but neglected to say how long you left it in.
I apologize for missing all of that needed info!!
I wasn't the one with the openly sarcastic reply.. I don't think you will get a lot of help.
