[Z06] Oil temp
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
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From: Georgetown Texas
Oil temp
Just wondering what is a safe oil temp range for the LS6. I searched for threads on this but couldn't find one. The highest temp I have seen on mine is 208. Thanks
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Safety Car
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From: shavertown Pa.
It always seems to hang around the water temp, untill you get into traffic, then it go's up and only drops slowly afer you on the highway for quite awhile.
That drove me nuts on my 88 with the digital guages, so I don't watch it that much on the Z or the new car.
Since GM started useing synthetic oil they saw no need to offer oil coolers, so that is why you don't see them any longer.
That drove me nuts on my 88 with the digital guages, so I don't watch it that much on the Z or the new car.
Since GM started useing synthetic oil they saw no need to offer oil coolers, so that is why you don't see them any longer.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Denver CO
On track on hot days I've seen 300F. Pros have told me it's not a problem, but I am concerned not about the synthetic oil, but seals and bushings that could be damaged. I installed a Dewitt radiator over the winter and will soon see how reduced coolant temps are related to oil temp.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
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From: Georgetown Texas
It always seems to hang around the water temp, untill you get into traffic, then it go's up and only drops slowly afer you on the highway for quite awhile.
That drove me nuts on my 88 with the digital guages, so I don't watch it that much on the Z or the new car.
Since GM started useing synthetic oil they saw no need to offer oil coolers, so that is why you don't see them any longer.
That drove me nuts on my 88 with the digital guages, so I don't watch it that much on the Z or the new car.
Since GM started useing synthetic oil they saw no need to offer oil coolers, so that is why you don't see them any longer.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cary NC
If you track the car it is not a bad idea. I put one in and it keeps my temps around 245 on most days. Before it is on its way to 300. I wouldn't trust the engine lasting at 300 on a regular basis. That is supposedly about where the bottom end of the engine will give. The oil cooler is mounted ahead of the condensor.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cary NC
200-210 is just fine. Don't worry about that at all. You need to get at least above 180 or so to burn off the contaminants in the oil.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cary NC
On track on hot days I've seen 300F. Pros have told me it's not a problem, but I am concerned not about the synthetic oil, but seals and bushings that could be damaged. I installed a Dewitt radiator over the winter and will soon see how reduced coolant temps are related to oil temp.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Georgetown Texas
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