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Offline richard s

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oil temp
« on: 06 December 2007, 21:27 »
through summer oil temp never seemed to go above 98 now its often between 100-108 could this be a sign of the oil needing changing

Offline bobbymk11

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Re: oil temp
« Reply #1 on: 06 December 2007, 21:36 »
either that or dodgy sensor...my 8v sits at mid 80's on motorway at 70mph...
creeps upto 95-98 in traffic...will go over 100 if been having some fun...
no harm in doing oil change. and filter as well...peace of mind

Offline rubjonny

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Re: oil temp
« Reply #2 on: 10 December 2007, 16:34 »
sounds perfect to me, dont worry unless the oil temp goes over 135 or temp gauge over 3/4 :)
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