BQR280Z Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 I just installed a new carbon fiber triple gauge pod on the dash with three SunPro temp gauges. One for engine oil, trans oil, and diff. oil. While I was installing the sensors in the trans and diff I changed the lube to fresh synthetic. The trans and diff are just information, because there really isn't much I can do about where they run. But the engine oil concerns me I have a very large oil cooler (5"x22"), inline with a dual remote filter setup. The system has an eight quart capacity. Running around town the engine oil comes up to about 175, never goes over 180 - but on the highway the temp drops to 135, and if it is a little cool like this entire summer has been here in WI it drops to 125. If anyone knows of some good links to oil temp info, please let me know. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 In order for your engine oil to expel the moisture from combustion and condensation it must exceed the boiling point of water which is 212 degrees Fahrenheit at sea level. So, generally speaking, 220 to 240 degrees F is a good range of oil temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Depends on whether its synthetic or mineral. Use the search function please....this has been discussed ad nauseum, and Grumpy Vette has made some very good contibutions (as always)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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