Post #1
Hey all, what temp should the oil temp gauge sit and and how long does it take to reach that temp? after a 20min drive (not hammering it at all mind) it goes to around the bar before the 90? is that correct, I've never seen it at 90.
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 lingl9z
Regular  Location: London Registered: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 154 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 04:01
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khj100
Senior User  Location: York Registered: 30 Mar 2003 Posts: 11,171 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Yup. Should get there much quicker than 20 minutes though!And rapidly up to 130 if you start abusing it in warm conditions! ________________________________________ Trackday, trackday, trackday |
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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 04:06
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lingl9z
Regular Location: London Registered: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 154 Status: Offline |
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Strange, any idea why it takes so long? the engine gets to temp pretty quick since replacing the stat and finally getting it to bleed, just the oil takes a while... |
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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 04:07
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,829 Status: Offline |
Post #4
What oil is in it?________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 10:08
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro  Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
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khj100 wrote: Yup. Should get there much quicker than 20 minutes though! And rapidly up to 130 if you start abusing it in warm conditions! I let my oil warm up by driving under 3000rpm for the first few miles of the journey. Starting from cold it takes about 10 minutes or so to get upto temp (just below 90). When I was at Rockingham at FCS (hot day) after about 4-5 laps my oil was hovering round the 130 mark  ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged  [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 15:14
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lingl9z
Regular Location: London Registered: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 154 Status: Offline |
Post #6
strange indeed, what would be the reason for it taking ages to get to temp (oil only) Not sure what oils in there as the previous owner done a service before i got it off him. Rich. |
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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 15:48
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
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never taken note of how long mine takes, but it's a lot longer with fresh total oil in it.I'd guess about 10 minutes unless I drive it harder then it'll be warm within 5  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 16:13
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spike_uk06
Seasoned Pro  Location: Billingshurst Registered: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 1,637 Status: Offline |
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Today it took a good 10miles before the oil got to temp. I would say it's normal?  ________________________________________ Team ChinaTeam Pirelli Team Cracked Bumper 92k 20th Nov 1999 she was born |
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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 17:17
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lingl9z
Regular Location: London Registered: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 154 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Hmm guess that probs is normal then ! think i'll get an oil pressure gauge in at some point as I've always used them to judge how soft/hard to drive =] Cheers for all the help guys. |
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Posted 14th Dec 2009 at 19:01
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Rich E
Forum Admin Location: Hertfordshire Registered: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7,757 Status: Offline |
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There is quite a lot that can affect the oil temperature and you may indeed find the temperatures you________________________________________ Rich |
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Posted 15th Dec 2009 at 19:16
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lingl9z
Regular Location: London Registered: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 154 Status: Offline |
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Thanks for that Rich, very helpful indeed, I shall take a look and see if i have an undertray when i get a chance, if not start looking at other aspects, I know the rad i had is old... really old.. looks asthough its had some leaks at some point.Also while on the subject of 'oil' when you turn the ignition on and the lights come on just above the oil temp red and white, I take it thats a level indicator? thanks again Rich. |
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Posted 15th Dec 2009 at 21:55
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
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lingl9z wrote: Also while on the subject of 'oil' when you turn the ignition on and the lights come on just above the oil temp red and white, I take it thats a level indicator? It is indeed.  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 16th Dec 2009 at 03:19
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jackcross1989
Regular Location: london Registered: 21 Nov 2009 Posts: 142 Status: Offline |
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just searching through various threads as my oil temp never really goes above 90, but yesterday went up to about 100, is this bad for oil temp to be high , as i see someones had it at 130? or is it fine? cheers |
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Posted 19th May 2010 at 22:57
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #14
According to my engine guru, engines should ideally never exceed 70 degrees for coolant and 80 for oil, sounds low, but thats more than hot enough for the engine tolerances to be right, so engine wear will not be an issue at those temps. This is a race engine we are talking now but the same principles apply. I'd be trying not to let my coolant ever get above 80 in a road car, and be trying to keep oil between 80-90 when driven hard. People running near the 130 mark are asking for trouble. Trust me, I found out the hard way. Film strength is greatly reduced at those temps and unless you are using really good quality oil and changing it very regularly it won't retain its protective qualities for long.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 19th May 2010 at 23:11
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jackcross1989
Regular Location: london Registered: 21 Nov 2009 Posts: 142 Status: Offline |
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cheers davey boy, i have some tell tale signs of an engine mount gone aswell, as seeing as your in the same area as me i mite get into contact soon cheers |
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Posted 20th May 2010 at 01:02
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
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jackcross1989 wrote: cheers davey boy, i have some tell tale signs of an engine mount gone aswell, as seeing as your in the same area as me i mite get into contact soon cheers We can check it in about 10 minutes if you need a confirmation on that.  ________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 20th May 2010 at 01:15
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