Ken Hunter wrote: > > I have an 82 diesel 1.9L westy with 3500miles on the new engine. I added a > VDO oil temp gauge with the new motor and was surprised to see hwy temps over > 250F @40F ambient. Some of the older archives indicate this may not be that > unusual. I plan on adding a 23pass cooler anyway but don't want to plumb it > to the radiator.Any comments or suggestions appreciated Hi Ken, I have a high quality digital oil temp gauge with a sensor submerged in the engine oil. At light load-moderate RPM coolant = 195*(F) & oil = 205*(F). At high load-3900 RPM(70MPH) coolant = 195* oil = 225/235*. I have a healthy 2.1L. The engine oil in a diesel, especially a TD has higher thermal loads so 250*F sounds normal. Unless its super cold, ambient temps don't have much of an effect. Regards, JP |
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