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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Mk2Kezza on 21 October 2005, 21:50

Title: Oil Temp?
Post by: Mk2Kezza on 21 October 2005, 21:50

Maybe a daft question but: -
The MFA display shows that the oil temp in the engine hovers around 104-109 Degrees. Is this about expected with an 8v? The water temp appears to be in the middle of the gauge, which I assume means that the water temp is ok?

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: rubjonny on 21 October 2005, 21:56

Sounds fine to me, mine was just over 100 cruising at 80 mph down a private road :)

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: takethefifth on 21 October 2005, 22:00

I would say a bit high.... What type of driving are we talking? 40 minutes of hard work or 20 of tootling etc.... 

A reasonable average non thrashed temp for mine is about 92-94ish I only got too 106 in this one when my fan broke! My previous one i got up to 104 by thrashing it  :evil: something i don't do anymore in respect for a classic!  :wink:

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: Mk2Kezza on 21 October 2005, 22:09

Its probably more like 104 when pottering around town, and 109-110 when munting it down the motorway. Any ideas how to get it down at least a little?

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: Gambit on 24 October 2005, 13:30

simple things as an oil change. coolant flush etc can lower it.

tbh i wouldnt worry about it. VAG say you should only worry if it hits 140 odd!!

my old 16v use to hit 124 in traffic. latest 16v will sit around 100 mark

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: Daz... on 24 October 2005, 13:32

Mine will hit 110 sat in traffic but generally it stays around 98/100....depends how long since last oil change really  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: Organisys on 24 October 2005, 13:41

Me 8v is rocking about 91/93 when pootling, up to 110 when thrashed.
as Defadog said, oil change and coolant flush may help.
 :smiley:

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: martinb on 24 October 2005, 13:50

mines normally about 100 on a normal run and about 110 to 120 on motorway but i think it runs a little hotter cos of the turbo conversion.

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: Mk2Kezza on 24 October 2005, 21:37

I've recently had an oil change, so i'll opt for the coolant flush, see if it drops at all.
Cheers again.

Title: Re: Oil Temp?
Post by: jase555 on 24 October 2005, 22:30

after that it going to be things like belt slipping or pump on its way out. is the stat opening and closing? change it when you flush it for around 7 quid its worth swapping