What's the oil temp of other cars?

Rando · 06-18-2007, 09:54 AM

Anyone know what oil temperature other cars run at (for example an E90 330i or a Subaru STi or a Honda Civic)?

Thanks!

canucklion · 06-18-2007, 09:55 AM

if my car was equipped with a temperature gauge, I would be able to tell ya

Mr. 5 · 06-18-2007, 10:21 AM

I just picked up my car on Thursday and it hasn't even hit the middle point yet.

JIMD1709 · 06-18-2007, 10:24 AM

All vehicles should have an "ideal" oil temp of over 212 degrees F. Not more than say 280F. Although, even at 280f, it's better than low oil temps (short trips, stop and go,low speed in cold weather, ect.)

You want it to be over the boiling point of H2O, so that moisture in the oil vaporizes, and rids the oil of condensation. Most synthetic oils have a very high flash/burning point, so they can survive the high heat very well.

Just my bit of info.

dmboone25 · 06-18-2007, 10:28 AM

The highest my 328i has hit was 250. And that was on a 90 degree day running high speeds on the interstate.

JIMD1709 · 06-18-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

The highest my 328i has hit was 250. And that was on a 90 degree day running high speeds on the interstate.

That is perfect. Your car could run like that all day and night!!

audiphile · 06-18-2007, 10:50 AM

My e90 goes to around 240 or so but the Corrado saw 260 Saturday @80mph with A/C on...

HyperM3 · 06-18-2007, 11:05 AM

My supercharged M3 usually sees max of 250, although Ive seen it as high as 270 when I used to drag it and the track temp was 110.

Gort · 06-18-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I just picked up my car on Thursday and it hasn't even hit the middle point yet.

That's because the newer 335i's have oil temp gauges with a new and higher mid-point.

TiAg335i · 06-18-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

The highest my 328i has hit was 250. And that was on a 90 degree day running high speeds on the interstate.

Just so you know, the interstate doesn't really count as a rigorous test for your oil, try stop and go traffic, revving the engine high, slowing down, revving high, slowing down, etc.

HyperM3 · 06-18-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Just so you know, the interstate doesn't really count as a rigorous test for your oil, try stop and go traffic, revving the engine high, slowing down, revving high, slowing down, etc.

Thats what she said....

msimon18 · 06-18-2007, 04:51 PM

Two weeks old and have not even hit mid point yet !!

bmw0perat0r · 06-18-2007, 05:03 PM

Well...no info on other car temps, but...

95F today with relative humidity around 65% (ugh...) 80mph 30min trip - a/c on all the way...just a bit of stop and go - never went above 240F. Non sport package here so i don't have that extra oil cooler.

My car doesn't have issues...

RRGOO7 · 06-18-2007, 05:43 PM

my dads 997 turbo doesnt go over 200

HyperM3 · 06-18-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RRGOO7

my dads 997 turbo doesnt go over 200

I think the OP meant other cars on THIS forum. Not other cars in the world. Dont think your dads cars temp is relevent here. But good to know for future reference.

tctic · 06-19-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RRGOO7

my dads 997 turbo doesnt go over 200

Is that the maximum gauge reading or 200 in normal use? Because it might be in Celcius and not in Fahrenheit.

200Duece · 06-19-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

I think the OP meant other cars on THIS forum. Not other cars in the world. Dont think your dads cars temp is relevent here. But good to know for future reference.

Read the OP. that's why no one has told him to "search" yet.

HyperM3 · 06-19-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 200Duece

Read the OP. that's why no one has told him to "search" yet.

He totally changed that after I posted...

AndrewAZ · 06-19-2007, 02:31 PM

My old E46 M3 stayed just a tad to the right past 210F and never moved. Even when it was reading 120F outside and driving hard. Now the water temp would move up and down depending on how hard I drove.

E90 no clue the POS doesnt have an oil temp gauge. One of the 2 things I hate on my E90 no oil temp and the auto transmission sucks.

E30M3Driver · 06-20-2007, 11:17 AM

My cars:

E30 M3 - 210-212 normal driving, 220-225 max on track.
E46 M3 - 215 normal, 235-240 max. on track.
E90 330i - who knows?

Sea2Ski · 06-20-2007, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiAg335i

.....try stop and go traffic, revving the engine high, slowing down, revving high, slowing down, etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Thats what she said....

...always a classic!!!!!

achien · 06-20-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiAg335i

Just so you know, the interstate doesn't really count as a rigorous test for your oil, try stop and go traffic, revving the engine high, slowing down, revving high, slowing down, etc.

Actually, it will be simplier than that.

Try driviing in HK w/ AC on, you will "boil" the car in an hour or two stuck in traffic jams that only moves you a mile per hour.

I have seen a lot of "prestigious" European cars "cooked" this way. Delicious...

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JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	All vehicles should have an "ideal" oil temp of over 212 degrees F. Not more than say 280F. Although, even at 280f, it's better than low oil temps (short trips, stop and go,low speed in cold weather, ect.) You want it to be over the boiling point of H2O, so that moisture in the oil vaporizes, and rids the oil of condensation. Most synthetic oils have a very high flash/burning point, so they can survive the high heat very well. Just my bit of info. Last edited by JIMD1709; 06-18-2007 at 10:40 AM..
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AndrewAZ Major 137 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	My old E46 M3 stayed just a tad to the right past 210F and never moved. Even when it was reading 120F outside and driving hard. Now the water temp would move up and down depending on how hard I drove. E90 no clue the POS doesnt have an oil temp gauge. One of the 2 things I hate on my E90 no oil temp and the auto transmission sucks.
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