To the OP: anything between 180-220 degrees is the optimal operating oil temperature. I have personally hit 240 degrees just sitting in traffic before I installed a oil cooler which is not ideal, even short spurts of spirited driving resulted in 270+ degree temps at which point oil becomes much thinner and not as capable to protect the engine.
Some have more of a problem than others, even in similar driving conditions however I recommend it for peace of mind alone as it can only help and you can be confident your oil temps will be controlled in any situation.
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Originally Posted by jaedub
your engine is gonna blow up at that temp. Overreact now and install a aftermarket cooler just like many members in this forum......who doesnt even track their cars.
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Best post of the thread, thanks for the valuable information!