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Topic: Engine Oil Temperatures

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Engine Oil Temperatures

Posted: 5/25/07 2:36pm Message 1 of 4
gurtz
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baton rouge, LA - USA
Joined: 8/12/2006
Posts: 391
Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
What kinds of oil temp readings are you guys and gals getting in your Vettes.  Mine only comes up to about 110 degrees.  I was not sure if that is right or not.  The gauge reads higher than that but the most it ever gets is to about 110.
 
I have great oil pressure - between 60 - 80, and the engine collant has been in the 190 degree range with the weather in the 90's and bumper to bumper traffic.
 
Thanks for any info.Smile
 
Have a great weekend!
 
gurtz



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Engine Oil Temperatures

Posted: 5/25/07 5:06pm Message 2 of 4
Phill's Vette
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Apache Junction, AZ - USA
Joined: 10/15/2006
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Vette(s): 1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.
I have a consistant oil temp between 100 - 120, summer and winter here in Phoenix. I did see it go higer when I was having overheating problems last year. I have a stock CFI motor.


Engine Oil Temperatures

Posted: 5/25/07 6:33pm Message 3 of 4
ranger3
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North Charleston, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
If your coolant temperature is 190 degrees I think 110 on the oil is reasonable. 190 on the coolant with that engine is really good considering you are way down south. Sounds like a great system.

Scott
 ranger32007-05-27 19:37:13


Engine Oil Temperatures

Posted: 5/27/07 5:59pm Message 4 of 4
gurtz
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baton rouge, LA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
Thanks for the replies.  I am very happy with the new setup!


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