oil temp
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oil temp
hey guys and gals, new here, see my intro. but my pos. 84 that i acquired seems to have a oil temp issue. it starts out low, as normal, but will continually climb, until you shut it down. coolant temp stays around 200 to 210, but have seen the oil temp climb to 300 on a long drive. it does not smell burnt, and color is good... 20w/50 vr1. but i am in texas, very hot, and humid... whats up with this?
Burning Brakes
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Two thoughts: 1.) No, oil temperature that hot and continuing to climb is not normal, and indicates a problem. 2.) Oil temperature climbing like that probably isn't "real", but a faulty temperature sensor or gage.
While it's Possible that the oil could really be doing what the gage says, it would mean a serious internal engine mechanical problem, like a spun bearing or something. You would know it...
While it's Possible that the oil could really be doing what the gage says, it would mean a serious internal engine mechanical problem, like a spun bearing or something. You would know it...
Le Mans Master
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It doesn't seem probable that the oil temp could be that high and your coolant stay at a steady 210, with oil at 300 degrees heat sink would eventually raise the whole temperture of the motor and coolant...WW
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hey guys and gals, new here, see my intro. but my pos. 84 that i acquired seems to have a oil temp issue. it starts out low, as normal, but will continually climb, until you shut it down. coolant temp stays around 200 to 210, but have seen the oil temp climb to 300 on a long drive. it does not smell burnt, and color is good... 20w/50 vr1. but i am in texas, very hot, and humid... whats up with this?
