Oil Temp

[Shift]

I just crossed 1900 miles on my car and I have completely forgot to check my oil this entire time...:doh:

Too busy having fun I imagine.

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[nastang87xx]

Too busy having fun I imagine.

Actually, you're kinda right lol. 8 autocross events, a few shows, spirited pulls, and just got back from a little road trip. I'll check it before my first track day next month.

 

[superman07]

I would think losing a quart +/- reduces the amount of fluid available to offset heat, but I forgot to stay at holiday inn express so could be way off.

There was no indication through the sensors, or oil pressure when I noticed the first time I was in between full and fill.

 

[EFI]

Lets see here:

Very high ambient temps reaching 100* - check
Keeping the engine at higher than normal rpms (4/5th gears at 80mph) - check

Yeah, I'd say that's pretty damn normal.

 

[superman07]

Base and techs are all confirmed to have standard engine oil cooler. This is one area that was a positive surprise.

Just no transmission, or diff coolers.

 

[hacktracker]

My buddy BMW 328i coupe runs at 240 once it's up to temperature.

 

[TDC]

Hottest I saw was mid 240's on a 98 deg. day after idling for 10 minutes followed by 7 autocross runs back to back with no break in between. We had a bit of a heat wave in the northeast.

 

[Sammy]

Mine hit 243 with 95 degree outside temp. RPM at 4000-5000. I guess this is normal? It makes me worry as every other car I have owned 250 degrees is in the red. It doesn't seem right. After getting home the oil temp came down to 212, off the throttle with outside temp at 80F. I have noticed power loss when the oil temps get high. After backing off and letting it cool down the power comes right back. Being a novice I would guess 40hp loss/gain.

Thoughts?

 

[TDC]

My post above yours gives specifics.

My times around the autocross course we're decreasing slightly and the car's power felt consistent during the event. Didn't seem to pull power with oil temps in the low 200's vs. mid 240's. Not saying it's not happening just that I didn't feel it.
What was your air inlet temp when you felt power drop? Obviously the hotter the air the less dense it is so typically means less power.

Also keep in mind that the factory settings won't even allow your rpm to go to redline unless the oil temp is a minimum of 190. I believe this engine is expected to run hotter than your typical driver.

 

[Sammy]

My post above yours gives specifics.

My times around the autocross course we're decreasing slightly and the car's power felt consistent during the event. Didn't seem to pull power with oil temps in the low 200's vs. mid 240's. Not saying it's not happening just that I didn't feel it.
What was your air inlet temp when you felt power drop? Obviously the hotter the air the less dense it is so typically means less power.

Also keep in mind that the factory settings won't even allow your rpm to go to redline unless the oil temp is a minimum of 190. I believe this engine is expected to run hotter than your typical driver.

This was picture was taken after it got above 240. Didn't get a picture of the highest temp I saw. The inlet temp is not too high as the drive was all clear road, no traffic.

 

[Zitrosounds]

Have a 2016 tech pac with 1600 miles. Driving 70-80 on the freeway in 4th and 5th oil temp is routinely 250, ambient temp is high 90s/ 100. Is that normal?

its GLOBAL WARMING MAN! LOL its hot ass heck and normal for this engine.

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