It is Hot.. rediculously hot.. how hot is your engine running in the heat..
07-26-2011, 11:18 AM
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I was more worried since the temp went up after my last oil change (which of course I did just before the heat wave.
I also drained it out the oil pan this time since I switched from 5w40 to 0w40 (which I had switched from the previous oil change because that was the only oil available when I went in).
Side issue, when I check my oil (waiting for about 5 min after I turned the engine off), the oil is just below the high mark.. when I pull the dipstick out while the engine is running... it is bone dry... that also has me a little worried, and I though I may not have enough oil in (about 9 or so quarts is what I put back in). I have never had this issue with any other car (I could check the oil while the engine was running).. but then I have never owned a high perf car before this one.
I also drained it out the oil pan this time since I switched from 5w40 to 0w40 (which I had switched from the previous oil change because that was the only oil available when I went in).
Side issue, when I check my oil (waiting for about 5 min after I turned the engine off), the oil is just below the high mark.. when I pull the dipstick out while the engine is running... it is bone dry... that also has me a little worried, and I though I may not have enough oil in (about 9 or so quarts is what I put back in). I have never had this issue with any other car (I could check the oil while the engine was running).. but then I have never owned a high perf car before this one.
07-27-2011, 02:53 PM
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The water temp is my concern......I have the OE Tune with a MHP thermostat. Fan setting are stock.....water temp never gets over 197 and at night during freeway speeds can get down to 188-190.
07-27-2011, 03:01 PM
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It's really hot here in the SF Valley of SoCal too...around 100 degrees!
My engine oil temp hovers from 215-221 F at speed in this weather, a few degrees higher than what I typically see in cooler weather. But if I get on it at all, the temp will quickly climb to the 230-240 F area.
My engine oil temp hovers from 215-221 F at speed in this weather, a few degrees higher than what I typically see in cooler weather. But if I get on it at all, the temp will quickly climb to the 230-240 F area.
Whats your water temp like?
07-27-2011, 03:04 PM
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Never gone above 200. So I guess that is good. I am also worried about the oil level while the engine is running, since the dipstick comes out bone dry. I realize the pump is sucking alot of oil up through the engine.. but seems a little off putting to me.
07-28-2011, 12:43 AM
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You should always check oil when an engine is cold before start up. That way you have a true reading of what is in the oil pan. Next time the oil is changed ( I dont use the dealer) ask them to show you the full mark BEFORE they start it.
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07-28-2011, 07:32 PM
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[QUOTE=sgtstanko;4772410
You should always check oil when an engine is cold before start up. That way you have a true reading of what is in the oil pan. Next time the oil is changed ( I dont use the dealer) ask them to show you the full mark BEFORE they start it.[/QUOTE]
I change my own oil, brake fluid, pretty much everything that does not require specialized equipment.
the level is correct, just below the high mark after letting the car sit for about 10 minutes after running the car. however, I was a little disturbed by the temp while running, and decided to check the oil quickly while the engine was on. obviously that was a mistake.
You should always check oil when an engine is cold before start up. That way you have a true reading of what is in the oil pan. Next time the oil is changed ( I dont use the dealer) ask them to show you the full mark BEFORE they start it.[/QUOTE]
I change my own oil, brake fluid, pretty much everything that does not require specialized equipment.
the level is correct, just below the high mark after letting the car sit for about 10 minutes after running the car. however, I was a little disturbed by the temp while running, and decided to check the oil quickly while the engine was on. obviously that was a mistake.
