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1989 NORMAL OIL TEMP??

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Old 05-22-2003, 07:28 PM
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Default 1989 NORMAL OIL TEMP??

After warmed up my oil temperature seems to vary from around 180 to 235 degrees in outside temperatures from 55-75 degrees. What is "normal" for street driving - some highway/local but not stop/go traffic. The car is automatic and stock exept for the exhaust and ignition and doesn't have any extra fan or other cooling devices. Stock chip too. What temps are you running in similar engine/conditions?
Old 05-22-2003, 11:33 PM
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Default Re: 1989 NORMAL OIL TEMP?? (CTYANK2)

Mine is usually 10 to 15 over what ever the water temp is. :chevy
Old 05-22-2003, 11:48 PM
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Default Re: 1989 NORMAL OIL TEMP?? (CTYANK2)

your temps sound normal, mine were that way before the fan reprogram and new stat

Ideally the oil temp will be 10-20F above water temp
Old 05-22-2003, 11:50 PM
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Default Re: 1989 NORMAL OIL TEMP?? (CTYANK2)

Both my C4s run oil temps 10-20 degrees above water temp after warming up.
Old 05-23-2003, 05:51 PM
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:iagree:
Old 05-24-2003, 09:39 AM
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Default Re: 1989 NORMAL OIL TEMP?? (CTYANK2)

After warmed up my oil temperature seems to vary from around 180 to 235 degrees in outside temperatures from 55-75 degrees.
Wait 'till you put the A/C on :eek:
Old 05-24-2003, 11:05 AM
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Default Re: 1989 NORMAL OIL TEMP?? (CTYANK2)

Sounds correct. I run about the same.

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