Hi All, Anyone know what's the normal operating range for the engine oil temperature? I'm guessing it would be in the 90's but mine went up to a lil over
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Hi All,
Anyone know what's the normal operating range for the engine oil temperature? I'm guessing it would be in the 90's but mine went up to a lil over 100 deg while driving at night. I also noticed it takes a long time -up to 10 mins- for the needle to move from 70 deg during the first drive of the day. Anyone noticed this? Thanks |
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Totally normal. Normal operating temp varies significantly base on ambient temp and how hard you are driving the car. 100C/212F is pretty normal for a 370Z without an aftermarket oil cooler. In the morning it can take 10-15 mins for the oil to reach operating temp.
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Exactly. Be gentle and keep revs below 3500rpm until the oil reaches operating temps.
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You're usually good to go above 180F/82C
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180 F and will get higher as ambient temperature hit 100+ will go to 200 F and the electric fan should turn on. Found synthetic oil to be better than any oil to keep from thermal decomposition.
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