What is the correct engine oil temp?

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Old 08-13-2012, 12:48 PM
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2003 a6 3.0 quattro, wondering what is the correct engine oil temp. on my dash? Should it be at 250 degrees or lower??
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i drive a 98 2.8 really hard at times. When outside air temperature is in 90's and im driving 85 mph, my oil temp gets up to around 235- 240. This seems hot to me IMHO. I normaly use M1 5w-40 syn. I am curious what other drivers have observed....
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