when starting a cold engine... which DIC data

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Feb 23, 2008 | 07:16 PM

#21

LoneStarFRC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldvetter

I keep oil temperature on my DIC, as I have analog gages for everything else (MN6). I like to see 160 F on oil temperature before getting on it.

Same here.

Feb 23, 2008 | 10:55 PM

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ZeeOSix

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky131969

And to think for all these years most cars never had an oil temp gauge...........

Where can I read more about optimum oil temperature?

True, but I bet alot of people didn't realize how cold the oil can still be during a warm-up when the coolant temp is near operating temperature. Theory is that if the oil temp is cold so are the valve springs. There maybe a link between broken valve springs and hight RPM on them when "cold".

I just happened to drive my Zee today (50 deg F outside temp) and recorded the coolant temp and oil temp on the DIC during warm-up.

(Temps in Deg F)

Coolant | Oil
140 | 75
160 | 86
190 | 107
195 | 117
200 | 136

Last edited by ZeeOSix; Feb 23, 2008 at 11:00 PM.

Feb 23, 2008 | 11:57 PM

#23

ZZOOM06

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From: Alamosa CO

I keep my DIC set to oil temp until the oil gets above 150, the I usually set it back to coolant temp. With the agressive lobes on my cam I want the springs to get good and warm before I even think about getting on it!

Jimbo