Oil temperature

tweiss3 · 01-31-2011, 01:41 PM

well, i have a gauge sitting around, so I am going to install it with a sandwich plate at the filter. What is the typical oil temperature at operating temp in this location? All the FSM has is oil pressure, no oil temp.

C. Ludwig · 01-31-2011, 01:48 PM

That location is post cooler, so it should be cooler there than if you measure the in the pan. Something in the 190-220 range is usually OK. If you start seeing north of 240 you'll begin to have issues.

tweiss3 · 01-31-2011, 02:46 PM

So, it should be about 80*C? Good to know. My gauge is metric, which I think is fucking hilarious, along with a metric oil pressure gauge. Gota love canadian parts (weaponx gauges before they quit making them)

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-31-2011, 03:06 PM

I've always wondered why it's generally accepted to pull an oil temp as it goes into the engine. I'm doing it too, but shouldn't we be pulling the temp as it exits the engine, just like the coolant?

tweiss3 · 01-31-2011, 03:09 PM

technically, we probably should pull both, or before cooler temps, but that opens a whole new can of worms in dealing with leaks.

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-31-2011, 03:13 PM

Why? There are plenty of adapters out there that can easily do it. Especially if you've got some -10 lines. I wouldn't drill/tap the front cover. If I were to go that route, I would weld an 1/8" npt bung onto it

N.RotaryTech · 01-31-2011, 03:40 PM

I have mine in the oil pan, no special fittings necessary in my case.
Temps I see so far are 160-170*F.

RETed · 01-31-2011, 04:13 PM

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/EL/GAUGES/otemp.htm

-Ted

01-31-2011, 01:41 PM	#1
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	Oil temperature well, i have a gauge sitting around, so I am going to install it with a sandwich plate at the filter. What is the typical oil temperature at operating temp in this location? All the FSM has is oil pressure, no oil temp. __________________ 2004 Mazda6 V6 5-spd - still waiting on money for a motor 1991 Mazda RX7 NA 5-spd - my new DD with 145,000 miles

01-31-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
C. Ludwig Rotary Masochist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN iTrader: (5) Posts: 494 Rep Power: 17	That location is post cooler, so it should be cooler there than if you measure the in the pan. Something in the 190-220 range is usually OK. If you start seeing north of 240 you'll begin to have issues. __________________ _______________________________________________ *One stop Haltech, AEM, Syvecs shopping. Installation and tuning.* http://www.lms-efi.com *Free support. Drop us an email.* chris@lms-efi.com 502-515-7482 Facebook @LMS-EFI

01-31-2011, 02:46 PM	#3
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	So, it should be about 80*C? Good to know. My gauge is metric, which I think is fucking hilarious, along with a metric oil pressure gauge. Gota love canadian parts (weaponx gauges before they quit making them) __________________ 2004 Mazda6 V6 5-spd - still waiting on money for a motor 1991 Mazda RX7 NA 5-spd - my new DD with 145,000 miles

01-31-2011, 03:06 PM	#4
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01-31-2011, 03:09 PM	#5
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	technically, we probably should pull both, or before cooler temps, but that opens a whole new can of worms in dealing with leaks. __________________ 2004 Mazda6 V6 5-spd - still waiting on money for a motor 1991 Mazda RX7 NA 5-spd - my new DD with 145,000 miles

01-31-2011, 03:13 PM	#6
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Why? There are plenty of adapters out there that can easily do it. Especially if you've got some -10 lines. I wouldn't drill/tap the front cover. If I were to go that route, I would weld an 1/8" npt bung onto it __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-31-2011, 03:40 PM	#7
N.RotaryTech Home-brew Rotary Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GooseCreek SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 552 Rep Power: 17	I have mine in the oil pan, no special fittings necessary in my case. Temps I see so far are 160-170*F. __________________ '89 RX7 GTU, half-Bridge-port S4/S5 NA, E6K, Full RB exhaust, weekend warrior. '83 RX7, The "this might take awhile" project. '87 RX7 GXL, Rest In Pieces. '98 Subaru Impreza Outback-sport, rx7 rescue vehicle, down for repair. '94 Ford Ranger, daily.