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Jan 20, 2005 | 11:06 PM

Convert14

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Oil Temperature

I have read varying reports of average oil temperature here on the forum. I realize we live in many different states with a variety of outside air temps, and in winter no less. But what is the oil temp ranges you guys are seeing. Mine seems to run a little hotter than most others at between 214 to 233 degrees. Stop and go driving seem to be a killer, perhaps not enough airflow over the cooler.

Thoughts, comments?

Thanks

Jan 20, 2005 | 11:11 PM

Vette_DD

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I've not checked mine lately. About half of my driving is in-town traffic (not quite stop-n-go, but almost as bad), the other half is driving between towns at 45-55 MPH.

The few times I checked mine previously, I was seeing temps from 210 to 220, although mostly around 215. I've got auto with base suspension.

EDIT: I see you've got a 6-spd with Z51. Maybe some others with that combo will chime in.

Last edited by Vette_DD; Jan 20, 2005 at 11:13 PM. Reason: Add info.

Jan 20, 2005 | 11:52 PM

natejohn

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Originally Posted by SilverCoupe

seeing temps from 210 to 220, although mostly around 215. I've got auto with base suspension.

A4, F55 - I've also got a Speed Lingerie Bra with the mesh "grill" and makes no difference.
Water Temp = 193-196 over 30 mph. At "idling" = 210-216

Jan 20, 2005 | 11:56 PM

Happihank

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I've got Z51 6Sp. My oil temp runs higher in stop and go -almost 220 . What I've found that if I keep my revs down, the temp stays below 220. I try keep my revs in traffic and surface streets between 2000-2500. Here, in LA traffic is a way of life.

Jan 21, 2005 | 01:18 AM

2005ArcticWhite

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St. Jude Donor '05 thru '11,'18,'20,'21,'24,'25, '26

About 215 oil temp, with Z-51 package and running slow for under 500 miles break-in.

Jan 21, 2005 | 01:44 AM

Bill Dearborn

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Originally Posted by Convert14

No problem. The oil needs to be that hot to boil off moisture. Oil temps are more of a concern when they approach or exceed 300 degrees. You will not see those temps unless you have something wrong with the car or driving at a DE at WOT for 20 to 25 minutes.
Bill

Jan 21, 2005 | 08:41 PM

Convert14

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Hey guys. Thanks for your responses as I was concerned I was running hotter than most.

Bill: Thenks for the information relating to 300 degree and moisture boil off. I didn't know what temperature burn off occured at.

Thanks again.