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Originally Posted by go_a_way1
I run an autometer elite gauge and I see temps upwards of 250F on spirted backroad drives. Those temps are no problem for a good quality synthetic oil.Normally I get 220F in traffic stop and go. My temp prob is right at the filter in case you care.
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correct modern synthetics will probably handle arround 300f before they break down but thats not the problem its the oil thins out at high temps. with most 0w20 oils your oil pressure is getting below 50psi at 7000 rpm once temps reach over about 230F.
If your seeing 250F+ then you should be looking at an oil cooler and/or running a higher viscosity oil like 5w30 10W30
their is some oil temp vs pressure data in the Basic bolt on mods guide link below.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91820
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cDfFJ5s6IDg"]FRS - BRZ Oil Pressure and Temperature Tech FA20 - YouTube[/ame]