<VV> Oil temp

Joel McGregor joel at joelsplace.com
Sun Nov 8 17:15:42 EST 2015


Average engine temp (as no specific given) would be around 195 - 205 degrees.
The normal operating temperature for a modern (e.g., 1996+) automobile engine, manufactured for sale or use in the US, will fall between 200 and 250 degrees F
These 2 statement contradict.
Joel McGregor

From: BobHelt at aol.com [mailto:BobHelt at aol.com]
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Subject: Re: <VV> Oil temp

In a message dated 11/7/2015 5:57:02 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, BobHelt at aol.com<mailto:BobHelt at aol.com> writes:


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I am a ASE and Chrysler certified master technician with over 17 years experience working at a Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep dealer.
Engines vary. The normal operating temperature for a modern (e.g., 1996+) automobile engine, manufactured for sale or use in the US, will fall between 200 and 250 degrees F. Smog equipment and computerized combustion control favor a 'hotter' running engine. The proper amount and concentration of coolant in your engine will protect it.
The thermostat plays a big part in controlling it. If you buy a 185 degree thermostat it opens at 185 degrees. Same with a 195 & so on. Average engine temp (as no specific given) would be around 195 - 205 degrees. The cooling fans come on around 210 degrees approx. The temperature will vary according to driving conditions, ambient temperature etc..
Some newer engines will run in the 220 to 230 deg range.









 According to Castrol ideal oil temperatures for conventional oil 220-240
> F.  For synthetic the temps are 220-280 F.  Below these low temps, the
> water and fuel in the oil does not evaporate.  One pound of gasoline
> produces one pound of water.  Cars with chokes always add considerable fuel
> to the oil when the chokes are on.  The high recommend oil temps limit is
> where the additives in the oil start to evaporate.  Base oil stock
> degradation begins at significantly higher temperatures.
> Jim Davis

In a message dated 10/30/2015 8:26:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, virtualvairs at corvair.org<mailto:virtualvairs at corvair.org> writes:
Bob,  Is that something new?  I don't know of anything that uses more than a 195 thermostat and they generally run close to that.  The hottest fan switch I've seen is 230 and that seemed way too hot.
Joel McGregor


In a message dated 10/26/2015 7:30:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jaysplace at laserpubs.com<mailto:jaysplace at laserpubs.com> writes:
max temp may run that high, but I bet that most of them stay a lot
closer to thermostat opening temp most of the time - 190-200.

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Jay Maechtlen


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