Oil Temps

[glanza97]

Can somebody tell me what oil temps theyre getting when warm? Mine seems a little on the cool side, I dont think my oil thermostat (for my oil cooler) is working as it should. Also, are there any effects on turbo or engine when running too cool?

Cheers
Ant

 

[AdamB]

Depends on the grade of oil you use, but it should be operating at around 85 deg. Unless your seeing temps of around 115 deg thats when a cooler is needed. Or change to a thicker hot grade oil.

An oil that runs cooler than its optimum temperature will be too thick, it won't reach the bearings, lubricate the turbo, lubricate cams, cam caps. etc.

 

[weeJohn]

Loop the hoses that go to the cooler and see if that improves it.

 

[dark_knight]

oil variables

share with us what oil you are running and what actual temps you are seeing when driving. also check what temps you see when town-driving and when thrashing it. how healthy is your engine..?

 

[bongskag]

I get 80 deg on normal driving , oil pressure steady 3bar
it goes to 85-90 deg when driving a little bit harder (depending on outside temps) max 4 bar pressure
Im currently running in my new engine, so cannot thrash it to redline with full throttle.

using Millers competition running in oil , mineral 10w40