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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: captin manering on 08 May 2009, 07:22

Title: running oil temp???
Post by: captin manering on 08 May 2009, 07:22

Prob a stupid question but my 8v gti was running with an oil temp of 112 thismorning on the way to work is this a little high? It usualy runs around 90 to 102

Cheers Matt

Title: Re: running oil temp???
Post by: gazpowells on 08 May 2009, 07:58

112 is a little high mate for normal driving but if you was driving hard then it's ok  :smiley:

Title: Re: running oil temp???
Post by: captin manering on 08 May 2009, 08:08

yea i was just driving to work normal speed 2 mile trip might be cause my water keeps pumping out of my water bottle hence not cooling oil.

i will investigate further today

Title: Re: running oil temp???
Post by: Cable on 08 May 2009, 09:59

sounds like it could be your thermostat, does the bottom radiator hose get warm?

Title: Re: running oil temp???
Post by: Wayne on 08 May 2009, 10:01

That seems high, my 8v never went over 95 even on a motorway trip.

Title: Re: running oil temp???
Post by: Guy on 08 May 2009, 10:05

nor mine...

your oil and water problem definitely appear to be linked... i'd get it sorted pronto

biggest suspect sounds like the thermostat.. check your bottom rad hose once the engine is warm as cable said

Title: Re: running oil temp???
Post by: captin manering on 08 May 2009, 11:32

well i just looked at my oil levels and its half way up the dipstick   :undecided:

going to drain it out and start again. going to get a new water bottle and replace the old one and try again

Title: Re: running oil temp???
Post by: Len on 08 May 2009, 13:11

I've had it that high many times!
But not on a short trip!