Normal Oil Temps?
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Normal Oil Temps?
Z51/MN6/No Mods
What "should" the normal operating temps for oil be?
I find mine running between 219 & 225 for the most part (city/hwy driving in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. - 85-95* ambient temps, 85% humidity or better). Coolant temps range between 195 & 205.
Should the Z51 Oil Cooler reduce these temps (or would they actually be HIGHER without the cooler)?
Are these temps to be expected in this type of ambient temperature?
Rick
What "should" the normal operating temps for oil be?
I find mine running between 219 & 225 for the most part (city/hwy driving in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. - 85-95* ambient temps, 85% humidity or better). Coolant temps range between 195 & 205.
Should the Z51 Oil Cooler reduce these temps (or would they actually be HIGHER without the cooler)?
Are these temps to be expected in this type of ambient temperature?
Rick
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Originally Posted by SickRick
Z51/MN6/No Mods
What "should" the normal operating temps for oil be?
I find mine running between 219 & 225 for the most part (city/hwy driving in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. - 85-95* ambient temps, 85% humidity or better). Coolant temps range between 195 & 205.
Should the Z51 Oil Cooler reduce these temps (or would they actually be HIGHER without the cooler)?
Are these temps to be expected in this type of ambient temperature?
Rick
What "should" the normal operating temps for oil be?
I find mine running between 219 & 225 for the most part (city/hwy driving in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. - 85-95* ambient temps, 85% humidity or better). Coolant temps range between 195 & 205.
Should the Z51 Oil Cooler reduce these temps (or would they actually be HIGHER without the cooler)?
Are these temps to be expected in this type of ambient temperature?
Rick
Engines run better with oil in the 220-230dF range than with oil in the 180dF range (where better means longer life, more power, lower emissions).
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Originally Posted by SickRick
Z51/MN6/No Mods
What "should" the normal operating temps for oil be?
I find mine running between 219 & 225 for the most part (city/hwy driving in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. - 85-95* ambient temps, 85% humidity or better). Coolant temps range between 195 & 205.
Should the Z51 Oil Cooler reduce these temps (or would they actually be HIGHER without the cooler)?
Are these temps to be expected in this type of ambient temperature?
Rick
What "should" the normal operating temps for oil be?
I find mine running between 219 & 225 for the most part (city/hwy driving in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. - 85-95* ambient temps, 85% humidity or better). Coolant temps range between 195 & 205.
Should the Z51 Oil Cooler reduce these temps (or would they actually be HIGHER without the cooler)?
Are these temps to be expected in this type of ambient temperature?
Rick
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Just for comparison, after I saw your thread, I checked my non-Z51 auto. tranny today. Driving 75 MPH on the interstate, ambient temp 91 deg F, about 75% to 85% humidity, oil temp. running consistently 225 deg. Coolant 199 deg. to 205 deg.
