Oil temp got as high as 268F on the track with a ground surface temp of 105F. It seemed a.......
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bit high but I was pushing the car hard. Anyone else ever see temps that high?
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tests, how long has it been since your last oil change?
From what I've noticed with using the Mobil 1 is that average oil temps continue to trend higher with time from when the oil was changed & the number of miles on there.
From what I've noticed with using the Mobil 1 is that average oil temps continue to trend higher with time from when the oil was changed & the number of miles on there.
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this is assuming a quality synthetic. The oil isn't going to start to "break down" until 300+.
I'm not an oil expert, perhaps Scott can shed some light on the subject. :-)
Anyway, BMW's 335i doesn't start taking actions to reduce oil temperature until after 300F has been reached.
I'm not an oil expert, perhaps Scott can shed some light on the subject. :-)
Anyway, BMW's 335i doesn't start taking actions to reduce oil temperature until after 300F has been reached.