i have found that on the vanagon westies here in colorado (denver and higher) typically run hotter on the oil. i change oil after ever major hill climb trip over the passes. i found that at lower altitudes my oil temp doesnt climb as much. jimt On Wednesday, Oct 2, 2002, at 17:30 America/Denver, G.M.Bulley wrote: > Oil temps of 180-220 are normal. > 240 is a bit toasty, ease off at 250. Hit 275 F and I'd pull over to > cool. Hit 300 and you better change the oil once the thing cools down. |
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