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Frank Castros 02-16-2011 10:35 PM
Oil Temperature Gauge
 
How many of you use a an Oil Temperature Gauge and what is the ideal temperature?

Phillip marvetz 02-16-2011 11:18 PM
Re: Oil Temperature Gauge
 
Not me. I did install a trans temp gauge once, That was a waste of time.

rallye bob 02-17-2011 05:59 AM
Re: Oil Temperature Gauge
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz (Post 240504)
Not me. I did install a trans temp gauge once, That was a waste of time.
Why do you say that?

Phillip marvetz 02-17-2011 11:49 AM
Re: Oil Temperature Gauge
 
The first mark on the gauge is 140 degrees, I have to go 4 or 5 rounds before the trans even get's that hot.

68camaroSS 02-17-2011 11:54 AM
Re: Oil Temperature Gauge
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz (Post 240590)
The first mark on the gauge is 140 degrees, I have to go 4 or 5 rounds before the trans even get's that hot.
The digital display gauges solve that problem !

Mike Taylor 3601 02-17-2011 02:08 PM
Re: Oil Temperature Gauge
 
On dyno around 200 was best temp for power around 220 power drops both ways water was at 160-165 that was with 20-50 oil
Phillip you did'nt waste time with gauge found out did'nt need cooler.
Mike Taylor 3601

Ed Wright 02-19-2011 08:42 PM
Re: Oil Temperature Gauge
 
Mike, why such thick oil?

Mike Taylor 3601 02-22-2011 09:44 AM
Re: Oil Temperature Gauge
 
That was back in the dark ages.LOL. I have some customers that still run 20-50 it does'nt hurt anything besides a little power,they bracket or street not after all the power they can get.
Mike Taylor3601


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