Re: in-depth radiator theory- Now Oil Temps...

[Night Shadow <soltwede@privateI.com>]

On Sat, 9 Jun 2001, David Guido wrote:

> Concerning oil temps on my 1981 1.7L I get oil temps especially with my A/C 
> on up to 290 degrees F.  This concerns me although I maintain good oil 
> pressure and water temp rarely goes beyond the middle light.
> 
> This all has occured since changing over to Kendall's 20-50 for the summer. 
> Before that I was using Kendall 10-30 and the temps never got that high, 
> even on hot days with the A/C on.
> 
> Perplexed,
> 
> David G

David, makes perfect sense:

You are now pushing around a heavier oil, it is natural for you to see
higher oil temps with heavier oil.

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Eric
Westminster, CO

76 Honda CB400F Super Sport
80 Scirocco (GF's Daily Driver)
81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
84 Scirocco Automatic
88 Scirocco 16v (Parts car)
91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
00 Golf GL TDI (My Daily Driver)

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