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Oil temp gauge – what should the reading be
Posted: 08 Aug 2006, 10:57
by irishkeet
Hi
I've had an oil temp gauge fitted and I was wondering what the average temp should be.
On a long journey mine goes up to 120 but no more, is this ok?
Thanks
keet
Posted: 08 Aug 2006, 11:16
by HarryMann
What is the vehicle/engine?
Normally 130C would be a max no-go if the calibration is correct.
You should see it rise a bit when under load and hill-climbing and hopefully drop a bit when speeding downhill under a lighter load, ditto as evening comes on when air temps start dropping, oil temp should too.
Good idea to have this gauge. If it goes over 130C change the oil.
Posted: 08 Aug 2006, 12:47
by irishkeet
DOH!
Sorry its a 2l Aircooled Westy hightop
I also have to top up the oil, usually after a long journey and only about half a cup, is this normal?
thanks
Posted: 08 Aug 2006, 13:10
by Flibbertigibbet
I have no idea about temp gauges as I do not have one.....but it is worth remembering air cooleds use more oil in this hot weather.......(actually I could be making that up but I am sure that is what I was told )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air-cooled
Posted: 08 Aug 2006, 13:11
by HarryMann
Doesn't sound too bad, and keeps adding fresh oil and additives into sump.
Oil is cheap, engine repairs are expensive, some performance cars in the 60's would use 1 pint/200 miles virtually from new.
Posted: 08 Aug 2006, 13:57
by irishkeet
Thats good to know
figured all was ok but its always good to have a second/third/fourth opinion
