Unusually high oil temps?

[Roadcone]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Im considering that oem cooler

if you dont plan on doing extended sessions on track it's plenty good enough. plus it'll help with getting things up to temp quicker during the winter which is always good!

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

Has the oem sensor been verified as accurate?

Yes

[nico_rsx]

Originally Posted by mistople

I'm seeing oil temps up to ~230-240F on spirited drives in 50-60F weather. Probably around 200F on the highway.

I have those exact temperature in similar conditions, using the OEM temperature sensor. It's normal. You will see higher temperature if you track and should consider an oil cooler for track use (but not required for AutoX).

[mistople]

Originally Posted by nico_rsx

I have those exact temperature in similar conditions, using the OEM temperature sensor. It's normal. You will see higher temperature if you track and should consider an oil cooler for track use (but not required for AutoX).

Soon! I'm eyeing that Jackson Racing kit. Probably will pick one up before the next track outing in June.

[tyler_win_photo]

Originally Posted by mistople

Soon! I'm eyeing that Jackson Racing kit. Probably will pick one up before the next track outing in June.

The JR oil cooler/radiator is a solid unit. Install is a bit more intensive, but it's honestly worth it. Warms up oil quicker and keeps solid temps.

[mistople]

Originally Posted by tyler_win_photo

The JR oil cooler/radiator is a solid unit. Install is a bit more intensive, but it's honestly worth it. Warms up oil quicker and keeps solid temps.

It looks very well made. Good to hear.

[solidONE]

Originally Posted by mistople

I'm seeing oil temps up to ~230-240F on spirited drives in 50-60F weather. Probably around 200F on the highway. From what I understand, that sounds abnormally high for the street. Given that I have my first track day in a week, I'm starting to get a little nervous.

I'm running Eneos Sustina 0W-20 and have the titanium-coated JDL UEL header installed. Any ideas of what could be going on?

Very typical for this car/engine. I've gotten hotter oil temps in even cooler ambient temps. The longer you drive hard revving the engine up repeatedly the hotter it will get regardless whether you're on track or on public roads.


@mistople:
here's a log going up Angeles Crest in 40-some-odd degree temps a few nights ago. Oil temp started at 220*f and climbed up to 264*f. 0w-20 engine oil no oil cooler.

https://datazap.me/u/solidone/ach-an...og=2&data=1-13