oil temp question

gkarmadi · 02-09-2010, 09:12 PM

what's a good (healthy) oil temp reading during normal driving (cruise), stop & go traffic and on a "spriritted" driving when its taken from an oil pedestal??

I just hook one up (autometer) and needs to know what temp is good and what's overheating.

thanks.

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-09-2010, 10:43 PM

They should be pretty much inline with coolant temps. Anything below 160 is too cold in my eyes and anything above 220 is getting too warm, but nothing to panic about.

Ender · 02-09-2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

They should be pretty much inline with coolant temps. Anything below 160 is too cold in my eyes and anything above 220 is getting too warm, but nothing to panic about.

That's about what I was thinking, but I was unsure and didn't want to talk out of my ass.

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-09-2010, 11:59 PM

I applaude you, seriosuly, no sarcasm at all.

RETed · 02-10-2010, 05:40 AM

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/EL/GAUGES/otemp.htm

-Ted

gkarmadi · 02-10-2010, 08:07 AM

Thank you all!!!

Tech B · 02-11-2010, 03:08 AM

Hey George! How is the adapter I sent you working out for ya?

gkarmadi · 02-11-2010, 09:40 PM

Nick?? Is this you??
It fits perfectlly with my autometer oil temp sensor. Its installed now, but I can't drive the car yet (gotta wait for a few more weeks... still winter here).

Thanks!!!!!

gkarmadi · 03-25-2010, 02:32 PM

A follow up. After test driving the car a few car in spring weather (53*f-61*f), the oil temp @ idle is 180*f (the same w/ coolant temp).
But after a few hard pull (3 times) the coolant showing 190*f while the oil temp is 200*f-205*f.
I do have an oil cooled turbo only, is this a contrubute factor for oil temp higher than coolant after only a few pull??

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-25-2010, 03:59 PM

A factor, yes, the reason no.

205* is nothing to worry about. I wish my oil temps would get that high.

Max777 · 03-26-2010, 02:36 AM

/\ lol, maybe you went a little overboard, huh T? Also, how about the oil Thermostat you're using? Any plans to make it open at a higher temperature?

------------------
From Grassroots Motorsports Magazine:

One reason for lower oil temps is viscosity. Perhaps try using a high quality, lighter weight oil? It will heat up faster, yet still protect the engine just as well.

If you want to play around with oil viscosity, the oil temp gauge is your best friend.

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-26-2010, 08:47 AM

I didn't go overboard with the sizes based on what the FD guys are running. With the rad yes, not the coolers. I went overboard with the ducting.

My oil pressures are too high so I need to play with the shims in the front covers bypass. When those get to a reasonable amount, I'll play around with the viscosity a little. The t-stat is a 140*, just like the factory, I might swap it for a 180* if I can find it.

knonfs · 03-26-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkarmadi

A follow up. After test driving the car a few car in spring weather (53*f-61*f), the oil temp @ idle is 180*f (the same w/ coolant temp).
But after a few hard pull (3 times) the coolant showing 190*f while the oil temp is 200*f-205*f.
I do have an oil cooled turbo only, is this a contrubute factor for oil temp higher than coolant after only a few pull??

Are you using a FMIC?

knonfs · 03-26-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

The t-stat is a 140*, just like the factory, I might swap it for a 180* if I can find it.

You are not using the mocal anymore? Mocal states "The thermostat opens at 180°F/82°C +/-10°F or +/-3°C"

***TitaniumTT*** · 03-26-2010, 11:20 AM

I am still using the Mocal. From what I understand there are two different models, a 140* and a 180*. I BELIEVE that I have the 140*. I will have to check as I know exactely where the destructions are that came with the unit.

02-09-2010, 09:12 PM	#1
gkarmadi water jacket mod?!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	oil temp question what's a good (healthy) oil temp reading during normal driving (cruise), stop & go traffic and on a "spriritted" driving when its taken from an oil pedestal?? I just hook one up (autometer) and needs to know what temp is good and what's overheating. thanks. __________________ 86GXL BSC streetport + TD07@13psi

02-09-2010, 10:43 PM	#2
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	They should be pretty much inline with coolant temps. Anything below 160 is too cold in my eyes and anything above 220 is getting too warm, but nothing to panic about. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

02-09-2010, 11:59 PM	#4
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I applaude you, seriosuly, no sarcasm at all. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

02-10-2010, 08:07 AM	#6
gkarmadi water jacket mod?!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	Thank you all!!! __________________ 86GXL BSC streetport + TD07@13psi

02-11-2010, 09:40 PM	#8
gkarmadi water jacket mod?!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	Nick?? Is this you?? It fits perfectlly with my autometer oil temp sensor. Its installed now, but I can't drive the car yet (gotta wait for a few more weeks... still winter here). Thanks!!!!! __________________ 86GXL BSC streetport + TD07@13psi

02-11-2010, 03:08 AM	#7
Tech B The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Hey George! How is the adapter I sent you working out for ya?

03-25-2010, 02:32 PM	#9
gkarmadi water jacket mod?!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	A follow up. After test driving the car a few car in spring weather (53f-61f), the oil temp @ idle is 180f (the same w/ coolant temp). But after a few hard pull (3 times) the coolant showing 190f while the oil temp is 200f-205f. I do have an oil cooled turbo only, is this a contrubute factor for oil temp higher than coolant after only a few pull?? __________________ 86GXL BSC streetport + TD07@13psi

03-25-2010, 03:59 PM	#10
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	A factor, yes, the reason no. 205* is nothing to worry about. I wish my oil temps would get that high. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-26-2010, 02:36 AM	#11
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	/\ lol, maybe you went a little overboard, huh T? Also, how about the oil Thermostat you're using? Any plans to make it open at a higher temperature? ------------------ From Grassroots Motorsports Magazine: One reason for lower oil temps is viscosity. Perhaps try using a high quality, lighter weight oil? It will heat up faster, yet still protect the engine just as well. If you want to play around with oil viscosity, the oil temp gauge is your best friend. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

03-26-2010, 08:47 AM	#12
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I didn't go overboard with the sizes based on what the FD guys are running. With the rad yes, not the coolers. I went overboard with the ducting. My oil pressures are too high so I need to play with the shims in the front covers bypass. When those get to a reasonable amount, I'll play around with the viscosity a little. The t-stat is a 140, just like the factory, I might swap it for a 180 if I can find it. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

03-26-2010, 11:20 AM	#15
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I am still using the Mocal. From what I understand there are two different models, a 140* and a 180. I BELIEVE that I have the 140. I will have to check as I know exactely where the destructions are that came with the unit. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

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