oil temp going bananas
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:33 am
Hi guys
Re: 95 Mivec tip
On the weekend we had our FTO out for an all day run. It was a 30 degree day and the AC was on for most of the day. All was well until about 4pm when I suddenly noticed the oil temp was maxxed out at 150+.
Pulling over I checked the oil ( serviced 2 weeks prior with new Valvoline) and oil levels were full and although it was hot under the hood it wasnt overheating in your face hot. I drove home ( about an hour ) freaking out all the way ( no mechanics en route ) and let our baby rest over night. Next day a small test drive had normal temp levels again and no problem at all ( fingers crossed ). Although driven daily the car only does about 15klm per day so im wondering if I havent noticed temps rising because of the short distances between home and work? Any thoughts would be appreciated greatly
Gumby
Re: 95 Mivec tip
On the weekend we had our FTO out for an all day run. It was a 30 degree day and the AC was on for most of the day. All was well until about 4pm when I suddenly noticed the oil temp was maxxed out at 150+.
Pulling over I checked the oil ( serviced 2 weeks prior with new Valvoline) and oil levels were full and although it was hot under the hood it wasnt overheating in your face hot. I drove home ( about an hour ) freaking out all the way ( no mechanics en route ) and let our baby rest over night. Next day a small test drive had normal temp levels again and no problem at all ( fingers crossed ). Although driven daily the car only does about 15klm per day so im wondering if I havent noticed temps rising because of the short distances between home and work? Any thoughts would be appreciated greatly
Gumby