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General => The garage => Topic started by: CJ on 21 January 2004, 17:54

Title: OIL TEMP
Post by: CJ on 21 January 2004, 17:54

I have just got my first 16v does anyone know what the temp averages.
It seems to be higher than any 8v I have ever had. ???

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: 4 cylinder 8v fuel injected 205 killing machine on 21 January 2004, 18:02

sorry mate do not know the answer to your question but could you tell me what your 8v used to averge as i am a new owner and would like a `confidence check`
 ;D

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: workhorse '90 8v on 21 January 2004, 18:17

my mk2 8v hovers between 88 and 92 during the winter...

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: Rob on 21 January 2004, 18:36

my 8v when upto temp hover's around 90-100 reaching 104 if giving it a hiding.

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: mk1 on 21 January 2004, 19:41

Seen my 16v around 118 a few times with no problems.
Usually around 100 ish on a run, no probs.
Steve.

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: turbo on 22 January 2004, 00:48

its allowed to go to 145 and no more!!!!

mines 100 - 110 if i'm riding the beast!!!

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: jasonpi on 22 January 2004, 08:25

ive had mine upto 116 :'(

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: Gambit on 22 January 2004, 08:59

yeah mine will sit around 118 after a thrash

normally it sits between 102 - 108

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: Mars Attacks on 22 January 2004, 10:37

mine (when warm) will settle around 90-94

Title: Re:OIL TEMP
Post by: CJ on 25 January 2004, 18:05

Thanks a lot for the replies  :)
Mine gets to about 102 - 104 then when I get to the twisty stuff normally goes up to 116.