What's the proper oil temp?
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What's the proper oil temp?
What's the proper oil temp when the engine is warmed up? Around town, stop & go, I see temps at 220-225 when the coolant rises above 205 or so. When I run on the highway and for distances, the coolant stays at 194 but the oil is usually in the 215 range. Is this normal?
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From: Salt Lake City UT
That is normal with stock radiator and no oil cooler.
It is also not a problem with the synthetic motor oil you are most likely running.
Most synthetics will still be effective in the 250-270 deg ranges.
It is also not a problem with the synthetic motor oil you are most likely running.
Most synthetics will still be effective in the 250-270 deg ranges.
