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Old 06-12-2015, 08:21 PM   #32 (permalink)
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the highest temp. my 09 Z has seen is right under 220. what is the safest temperature before the "danger" zone?
Most oils are good to 300 F or more. Limp mode (280 F, IIRC) will protect the engine. Keep oil temp between 210 and 260 F and you should be OK.
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