Oil temp got as high as 268F on the track with a ground surface temp of 105F. It seemed a.......
08-06-2007, 04:47 PM
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Oil temp got as high as 268F on the track with a ground surface temp of 105F. It seemed a.......
bit high but I was pushing the car hard. Anyone else ever see temps that high?
08-06-2007, 10:25 PM
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usually castrol, which (along with Mobil 1, among others) hasnt held up that well in RI RS4's oil
tests, how long has it been since your last oil change?
From what I've noticed with using the Mobil 1 is that average oil temps continue to trend higher with time from when the oil was changed & the number of miles on there.
From what I've noticed with using the Mobil 1 is that average oil temps continue to trend higher with time from when the oil was changed & the number of miles on there.
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08-07-2007, 04:43 AM
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Based on what I've gathered from engine companies and race teams...
this is assuming a quality synthetic. The oil isn't going to start to "break down" until 300+.
I'm not an oil expert, perhaps Scott can shed some light on the subject. :-)
Anyway, BMW's 335i doesn't start taking actions to reduce oil temperature until after 300F has been reached.
I'm not an oil expert, perhaps Scott can shed some light on the subject. :-)
Anyway, BMW's 335i doesn't start taking actions to reduce oil temperature until after 300F has been reached.