Fitted an oil temp gauge last weekend. Can anyone tell me what sort of temp it should be running? Oil is 10w50 and the sensor is in the sump. Just to confuse matters gauge reads in Farenheit.

Steve

 

Steve, i done some conversion thingies a while back as mine is the same. These were got from a conversion website.
140F =60.c
160F =71.c
180F =82.c
195F =90.5.c
210F =98.c
225F =107.c
240F =115.5.c
270F =132.2.c
300F =148.8.c
I think 225F is hot enough!

Gary

 

Cheers. It appears mine is running @ 180F. Seems to be about right as it's in the middle of the gauge.

Steve

 

Mine settles at around 90°C.

 

Ta

 

How come you used the sump?

Wouldn't the hex point / bung on the block give better indication? (above cyl no3)

MB

 

I used the sump plug cos mine's a Sport and it's a nightmare to get to the hex plug on the top of the engine. The alternator would have to be taken off completely as well as a few other bits. I think you do get a better reading but I don't think it's that much difference.

Steve

 

Just wondering as I will be attempting it soon Ta.

MB

 

Good point - I forgot to mention that my temp sensor is above #3 cylinder

 

Sorry to hijack post - is it hard to fit a oil temp guage any know of any guides ?

 

Have a look at here.(Moderator from Ice forum). Good instructions.

Steve



[Edited by stephen30 - 11/9/2003 9:49:34 PM]

 

Spot on !

Been a bit worried about temps I do have 3 gauges in the dash but the end one isnt reading anything I know so is therefore useless going to change to oil temp...

I suspect its charge cool but it doesnt read