Measuring the engine oil temperature??
#1
Measuring the engine oil temperature??
I have a 2004 with an AT and I would like to measure the oil temp after a hot day/traffic drive. I have looked all over (google) for a temperature measuring device with a long skinny probe to use thru the dipstick tube. I find lots of motorcycle "dipstick probes" but no automotive devices.
A standard termocouple driven readout would do if I could find one.
With all the threads on engine failue due to temperature ,like in Las Vegas, I thought some of you would be measuring oil tamp.
Any Ideas?.............thanks
A standard termocouple driven readout would do if I could find one.
With all the threads on engine failue due to temperature ,like in Las Vegas, I thought some of you would be measuring oil tamp.
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Question: If you DO find a device/techinque for measuring oil temps, what will you compare the numbers with? In other words, what constitutes good and bad oil temps in an RX-8? I'm not trying to be a smart ***, but unless you know these parameters for the car from the manufacturer, measuring the temps will not tell you much.
Yeah, I know, someone on the forum will swear that they know that information. Unless that information comes from the horses mouth, that information ain't worth diddly.
Yeah, I know, someone on the forum will swear that they know that information. Unless that information comes from the horses mouth, that information ain't worth diddly.
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Originally Posted by Go48
Question: If you DO find a device/techinque for measuring oil temps, what will you compare the numbers with? In other words, what constitutes good and bad oil temps in an RX-8? I'm not trying to be a smart ***, but unless you know these parameters for the car from the manufacturer, measuring the temps will not tell you much.
Yeah, I know, someone on the forum will swear that they know that information. Unless that information comes from the horses mouth, that information ain't worth diddly.
Yeah, I know, someone on the forum will swear that they know that information. Unless that information comes from the horses mouth, that information ain't worth diddly.
For example, from one web site:High oil temperature in excess of 240°F (115°C) will break down petroleum oils and cause oxidation, which in turn forms deposits, varnish and increases wear
Another web site: Vehicle manufacturers and oil companies say the ideal operating range for non-synthetic engine oil is between 180 and 220° F. While operating within this range, oil does its job lubricating, cleaning and cooling the parts
Last edited by gettingan8; 08-10-2005 at 07:53 PM.
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under 210 degress is fine. a couple people have seen 240 or more would be bad.
ask Jay goldfarb how he installed his oil temp guage
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=187
ask Jay goldfarb how he installed his oil temp guage
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=187
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Originally Posted by Go48
Yeah, I know, someone on the forum will swear that they know that information. Unless that information comes from the horses mouth, that information ain't worth diddly.
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Originally Posted by gettingan8
I have a 2004 with an AT and I would like to measure the oil temp after a hot day/traffic drive. I have looked all over (google) for a temperature measuring device with a long skinny probe to use thru the dipstick tube. I find lots of motorcycle "dipstick probes" but no automotive devices.
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Originally Posted by Go48
Yeah, I know, someone on the forum will swear that they know that information. Unless that information comes from the horses mouth, that information ain't worth diddly.
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Okay guys I don't want resurrect this thread but I must. I need to measure the oil temps in my new motor. What in your opinions are the best options for measuring this? I like the Racing beat pod but its a bit pricey and I don't need water temp.
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You don't really need a sandwich plate..there are other ways to get the sender in the oil
If you have access to a machine shop....or a lathe..you can drill the head out of the banjo bolt on the block....and put it there. ( 1/4 NPT works well)
You just have to be careful you don't impede oil flow....it's a very neat and easy way to do it
If you have access to a machine shop....or a lathe..you can drill the head out of the banjo bolt on the block....and put it there. ( 1/4 NPT works well)
You just have to be careful you don't impede oil flow....it's a very neat and easy way to do it
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Non synthetic oil can run way more than 220F, but they definitely don't handle as much as synthetic oil. Oil temperature is mostly depended on the motor. Some motors are setup at 160F, some at 180F and some at 210F. It's different for every motor, make sure you are comparing to the same thing.
Once you have an operating oil temp....you find out at what temp oil starts breaking down.....in other words we have step one....
For example, from one web site:High oil temperature in excess of 240°F (115°C) will break down petroleum oils and cause oxidation, which in turn forms deposits, varnish and increases wear
Another web site: Vehicle manufacturers and oil companies say the ideal operating range for non-synthetic engine oil is between 180 and 220° F. While operating within this range, oil does its job lubricating, cleaning and cooling the parts
For example, from one web site:High oil temperature in excess of 240°F (115°C) will break down petroleum oils and cause oxidation, which in turn forms deposits, varnish and increases wear
Another web site: Vehicle manufacturers and oil companies say the ideal operating range for non-synthetic engine oil is between 180 and 220° F. While operating within this range, oil does its job lubricating, cleaning and cooling the parts
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