dtjames 0 Posted July 28, 2004 I am due to head off on a long journey. I have been driving around the neighbourhood today doing bits and bobs, and I flicked to my oil temp as I was heading home. What should this read please. VR6 76,000 miles. No oil cooler fitted. Please respond ASAP - TIA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted July 28, 2004 mine usually sits at 108-110 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 28, 2004 this will go up on the motorway I assume? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted July 28, 2004 shouldnt do unless your realy giving it some serious right foot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 29, 2004 My oil temp. went up to 122deg. at one point on the journey... ...mind you, I was trying to make up for lost time and was doing at least 85-100 most of the way ( I think :wink: ) When I slowed down, the temp did lower to 114. Can you knowledgeable ppl confirm that this is ok please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 29, 2004 Mine used to read 114 degrees just sitting there cruising at 80 which isn't very healthy. I fitted a Mocal and it then dropped to 96-98 at the same speed. The only time it ever gets into the 100s is when really caning it on the motorway at speeds over 100mph, and even then 104-106 is as high as it gets. 122 is too high imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 29, 2004 mine stays around 90-105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted July 29, 2004 my 1.8 16v normally sits at 100-110 but does on occasion go up into the 120`s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aide 0 Posted July 29, 2004 my 1.8 16v normally sits at 100-110 but does on occasion go up into the 120`s 110 seems highish generally, but defo high at 120 :? both valvers i've had sit at 96 - 102 normal and 102 - 106 caning it on warm days sorry if that worries ya :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggit 0 Posted July 29, 2004 My VR sits around 94 in free flowing traffic, the highest I've seen is 110 in a traffic jam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted July 29, 2004 have been keeping an eye on temps a bit more than usual since head was done in december, think im gonna stick an oil cooler on her. I dont wanna steal ur thread but: :oops: one other thing i dunno if anyone else has noticed this..... when car is upto temp if i: put dip lights on the temp goes up 2-4 deg main beam goes up another 2-4 fogs on up 2-4 rear screen on up 2-4 turn them off and it drops back down instantly :? i`ve tried this on the move and stationary, it happens either time! any ideas :?: :!: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted July 29, 2004 benji16v, you're putting more load onto the alternator by turning on the heavy loads like lights and rear screen, so more heat will be produced by the engine as it has to work harder to power it all... 8) IMHO, ALL performance VWs should have a seperate oil cooler fitted... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted July 29, 2004 cheers man :oops: oil cooler it is then eh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 29, 2004 IMHO, ALL performance VWs should have a seperate oil cooler fitted... 8) Absolutely. Especially as there are rumours of a heat wave this weekend 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted July 29, 2004 if its gonna be a heat wave i aint gonna be in the car! prob in work or being a perv on the beach :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 29, 2004 Know what you mean. I got in the car at lunchtime and it was like a bloody furnace in there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted July 29, 2004 im glad i aint got leather sometimes! last summer me mates storm was horrid after playing footy! i`m sure i couldve got 2nd degree burns if id of stayed in it any longer! :twisted: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted July 30, 2004 yeah, I'm beginning to regret the black leather upgrade with the engine upgrade in my C.... :? :onfire: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 30, 2004 On the journey home, I took it a steady 70-80 and the oil temperature didn't go above 108. I will assume this is fine (despite the 122deg on the way up whilst booting it a little) What is the highest oil reading anyone has had? ... and water temp.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted July 30, 2004 oil 126 c water near 110 c soon to have an oil cooler fitted!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanoVR 0 Posted July 30, 2004 My oil went up to 124 on a recent motorway stint. Am seriously considering an oil cooler very soon. Water has never gone above 98 ish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtjames 0 Posted July 31, 2004 Nobody else got any readings to reveal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted July 31, 2004 I've got an 16row Mocal oil cooler and an aftermarket radiator fan on my 1940cc G60... Oil NEVER goes above 105 and water never goes much over 90... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted July 31, 2004 Right, down to the nitty gritty............ what is the required size/row oil cooler for a 1.8 16v? and where is the best place to mount it,in front of raiator, behind cut out lower grill..... in normal bumpers etc..... cheers guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
