Do you need oil gauges for tracking - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

maxspeed · 01-19-2019, 05:22 PM

Just got a 86. I have installed the JR oil cooler.

Do I need to install a gauge to monitor oil temperature or is not necessary? Hoping that this is NOT necessary since I put the cooler on.

I run about 12-15 weekends a year, consider my self an intermediate/advanced driver.

FastWhite · 01-19-2019, 05:28 PM

You can always buy an OBD II scan tool, hook it up to your phone and monitor temps that way.

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justinco · 01-19-2019, 07:30 PM

You don't "need" them. But it is always nice to know where your temps are. I 2nd the OBDII scan tool and phone app route for starters.

maxspeed · 01-19-2019, 08:29 PM

I have one the wireless scan tool modules I can use. Just wasn't sure if most of the track guys were monitoring the oil temperatures each session.

Robbie · 01-19-2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by maxspeed

I have one the wireless scan tool modules I can use. Just wasn't sure if most of the track guys were monitoring the oil temperatures each session.

In the three years I’ve tracked my BRZ, I’ve never logged. I just check using my scan tool after a session is finished.

fminicooper · 01-20-2019, 12:07 AM

Using ScanTool OBDLink LX Bluetooth...pricey yes. Works perfect.
Its connects to lap timer apps.
Needed in summer texas weather.

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86MLR · 01-20-2019, 12:20 AM

The only way to maybe saving your engine is big bright warning lights.

I've use longacre with good success.

http://www.longacreracing.com/products.aspx?itemid=1734

Going from good oil pressure to none doesn't take long.

Temps on the other hand are much slower and you can identify a issue if you keep looking at the gauges.

Me, I tend to not pay to much attention to gauges when I'm going balls to the wall.

A big bright light within my field of view will let me know its time to back off, and look at the gauge.

Juzzotec · 01-20-2019, 07:39 AM

Android Headunit + OBDLink MX

Dave-ROR · 01-20-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Juzzotec

Android Headunit + OBDLink MX

I've considered this route

OP, since I'm in Florida when I ran the BRZ I did run oil temp and oil pressure gauges. I do that in pretty much all my track cars (all except for the Camaro which has some built in but they suck to switch between and use on track - I data log with that car though).

fminicooper · 01-20-2019, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86MLR

The only way to maybe saving your engine is big bright warning lights.

I've use longacre with good success.

http://www.longacreracing.com/products.aspx?itemid=1734

Going from good oil pressure to none doesn't take long.

Temps on the other hand are much slower and you can identify a issue if you keep looking at the gauges.

Me, I tend to not pay to much attention to gauges when I'm going balls to the wall.

A big bright light within my field of view will let me know its time to back off, and look at the gauge.

Like it. I will consider. Not expensive.

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fminicooper · 01-20-2019, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Juzzotec

Android Headunit + OBDLink MX

Thanks, do you know if you can program any alarm base on a previus set up?

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maxspeed · 01-20-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I've considered this route

OP, since I'm in Florida when I ran the BRZ I did run oil temp and oil pressure gauges. I do that in pretty much all my track cars (all except for the Camaro which has some built in but they suck to switch between and use on track - I data log with that car though).

Did you ever see temps/pressures that forced you to come in early or take it easy on the next lap?

redlined600 · 01-20-2019, 02:11 PM

I ended up using one of these for pressure, it has built in warnings as well as an output for external warning light.

http://www.longacreracing.com/produc...30&prodid=7405

Dave-ROR · 01-20-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by maxspeed

Did you ever see temps/pressures that forced you to come in early or take it easy on the next lap?

With an oil cooler, no. Sometimes pressures in the race car cause it uses oil.

01-19-2019, 05:22 PM	#1
maxspeed Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Drives: frs Location: Ohio Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do you need oil gauges for tracking Just got a 86. I have installed the JR oil cooler. Do I need to install a gauge to monitor oil temperature or is not necessary? Hoping that this is NOT necessary since I put the cooler on. I run about 12-15 weekends a year, consider my self an intermediate/advanced driver. Last edited by maxspeed; 01-20-2019 at 12:32 PM. Reason: meant to say Not necessary

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justinco btr.life Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2022 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,099 Thanks: 662 Thanked 1,094 Times in 491 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You don't "need" them. But it is always nice to know where your temps are. I 2nd the OBDII scan tool and phone app route for starters. __________________ 2022 Toyota GR86 - The BTR Garage 1994 BMW 325is \| 2013 Scion FRS \| 2017 Subaru BRZ

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86MLR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2002 VX Commodore SS LS1 Auto Location: Sydney Posts: 2,203 Thanks: 500 Thanked 2,185 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The only way to maybe saving your engine is big bright warning lights. I've use longacre with good success. http://www.longacreracing.com/products.aspx?itemid=1734 Going from good oil pressure to none doesn't take long. Temps on the other hand are much slower and you can identify a issue if you keep looking at the gauges. Me, I tend to not pay to much attention to gauges when I'm going balls to the wall. A big bright light within my field of view will let me know its time to back off, and look at the gauge. __________________ Disclaimer: This post represents the official views of the voices in my head at the time of posting. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133311 I'm only here for the biscuits

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redlined600 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: Fr-s Location: MN Posts: 733 Thanks: 125 Thanked 492 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I ended up using one of these for pressure, it has built in warnings as well as an output for external warning light. http://www.longacreracing.com/produc...30&prodid=7405 __________________ Build log

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