High oil temps or are they?

[Saint Tricky 0]

Hi

Got a 92 G60.

Oil temps are really high, and i don't believe them.

Takes 3 miles of normal driving to get to 80 degs. Another mile and it's 120.

Water is always around 95 deg mark when warmed up.

If I put my key in the ignition after a long run the oil temp is 95degs, if I start the engine then it's 135degs.

My readout fluctuated between 126, 134, 142, 150, 140, 126. In just a few seconds today.

I took the car out of gear (so low revs) while going down a long hill today and the temperature increased. (doesn't make sense)

I then dropped a couple of gears and planted my right foot and the temperature decreased. (eh?)

Finally the fan comes on when the readout displays 120degs.

Anyway, I assume there is some sensor somewhere telling my digital readout what the temps are and I think this is at fault.

Appreciate if someone can read between the lines here and confirm or rubbish my conclusion.

Thanks for your help.

T

P.S. Not using any oil or coolant either.

[steveo29 0]

bet its a bad earth or dodgy connection causing dud readings

[Saint Tricky 0]

Thanks, I'll have a look.

Sorry for the multiple post mods.

Went a bit silly after getting the error messages and now the posts are coming up at random.

Feel free to terminate any eroneous ones.

T