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986_c6 · 05-25-2012, 12:40 AM

First, dumb question here, but how do you guys get the oil temp? I don't have any gauge or computer thingy in my 02 base.

Second, us Vette guys see temps of 280-295F oil all day long. When I first tracked my 06 C6 Z51, I was quite concerned, but after 2 different Vettes and quite a few track days with Hoosiers and no cooling issues, I am not that anal about that anymore.

Maybe some of you engine guys can educate me on differing design engines (pushrod, M96, etc) and why some temps are ok for some engines and others are not?

05-25-2012, 12:40 AM	#12
986_c6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peoples Republic of Kaliforneea Posts: 686	First, dumb question here, but how do you guys get the oil temp? I don't have any gauge or computer thingy in my 02 base. Second, us Vette guys see temps of 280-295F oil all day long. When I first tracked my 06 C6 Z51, I was quite concerned, but after 2 different Vettes and quite a few track days with Hoosiers and no cooling issues, I am not that anal about that anymore. Maybe some of you engine guys can educate me on differing design engines (pushrod, M96, etc) and why some temps are ok for some engines and others are not? __________________ 02 Boxster (DD sans kids) 03 Dodge Ram Quad Cab (Stuff hauler) 06 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa (Personal weekend car) 06 Maserati Quattroporte (Family hauler) 08 Corvette Z06 (Track car)