It is Hot.. rediculously hot.. how hot is your engine running in the heat..
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It is Hot.. rediculously hot.. how hot is your engine running in the heat..
And the weather report for the next few weeks...
(Stolen from my wife who posted it from twitter.. so not sure who posted the original).
Anyways.. my engine's been pushing 230 to 240.. way outside the usual range of 210 to 220.. I'm a little concerned.. This is regular driving too.. not even spirited.
(Stolen from my wife who posted it from twitter.. so not sure who posted the original).
Anyways.. my engine's been pushing 230 to 240.. way outside the usual range of 210 to 220.. I'm a little concerned.. This is regular driving too.. not even spirited.
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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.
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am i the only one whos car is running at around 200 or 195? even when i get on it the temp doesnt really go past 215, i live in LA and was in the valley today where it was 100 or so and my oil temp never went over 205 during normal driving
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Hmmm, that seems really low compared to what I've typically seen and heard of others. What oil and weight do you use?
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i just think that the oil temp is a flawed indicator on the c63. the temp ranges are just too far off to be accurate. I mean, there is a 50 degree difference between some of our cars.
all factors considered, i just dont see there being this large of a gap in similar (if not identical) engines. i know im in texas and its hot as **** hear but i know other people in texas whos engines run 30-40 degrees less than mine
so, my vote. the things just isnt a reliable temp gauge.
all factors considered, i just dont see there being this large of a gap in similar (if not identical) engines. i know im in texas and its hot as **** hear but i know other people in texas whos engines run 30-40 degrees less than mine
so, my vote. the things just isnt a reliable temp gauge.
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So, if we cannot rely on the oil temp sensor.. then we have a problem....
I mean, I understand that it is not just the heat that is a factor, there is the 80% humidity that plays a role (and the humidity value will differ greatly from area). The other issue could be an under-performing oil cooler (I am going to see if I have leaves and crap in there this evening that could be impeding airflow)..
I'm just a little worried.. Today is going to be 102 in the DC metro area, 115 to 120 is the heat index with the humidity.. and the pollution in the area makes it worse (well on the human body anyways)..
I mean, I understand that it is not just the heat that is a factor, there is the 80% humidity that plays a role (and the humidity value will differ greatly from area). The other issue could be an under-performing oil cooler (I am going to see if I have leaves and crap in there this evening that could be impeding airflow)..
I'm just a little worried.. Today is going to be 102 in the DC metro area, 115 to 120 is the heat index with the humidity.. and the pollution in the area makes it worse (well on the human body anyways)..
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Had my oil changed this AM
coming home, winding up in 2nd and holding there in 25MPH traffic it touched 253, but came down to 242..
Usually around 221-235
Very humid today in NYC metro area
coming home, winding up in 2nd and holding there in 25MPH traffic it touched 253, but came down to 242..
Usually around 221-235
Very humid today in NYC metro area
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I just returned to Germany from the States (New York) and it was hot, since I have been back its rained everyday and gets into the high fifties or low sixties, even had to turn the heat on in the house at night.
