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drudis · 06-06-2002, 09:45 AM

I run a 180'F thermostat. Car runs at 182'F on the street. In traffic it will barely go up a bit higher.

At opentrack events, it runs at 205'F. Oil temps are "typically" 30'F higher (what I hear). So when you are at 225 you are ok, but at 240 your oil is definitely in the danger-zone even with synthetic. IMOHO.

06-06-2002, 09:45 AM	#8
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I run a 180'F thermostat. Car runs at 182'F on the street. In traffic it will barely go up a bit higher. At opentrack events, it runs at 205'F. Oil temps are "typically" 30'F higher (what I hear). So when you are at 225 you are ok, but at 240 your oil is definitely in the danger-zone even with synthetic. IMOHO. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com