Oil Temps at the track?

SubySTI06 · 11-21-2005, 11:41 AM

I took my STI to thunderhill this weekend (ambient temps mid 70s deg F), I have an oil temp gauge(sensor installed at the oil filter) and I was reading 120 deg C max... typ about 110 deg or so... is this normal and acceptable for oil temps?

running mobil 1 5w30, wat kinda temps are you guys running especially during hotter weather?

PS. 120deg C = 248 deg F

SubySTI06 · 11-21-2005, 01:07 PM

no one has a clue?

***BoostJunkie*** · 11-21-2005, 01:17 PM

I don't have an oil temp. gauge but last time I went to the track my oil pressure was way down. normally at idle it is around 2.0 bar, but after each session it dropped as low as 1.0 bar, sometimes even a bit lower, indicating temps were way above normal.

bekster43 · 11-21-2005, 01:29 PM

any mods?

SubySTI06 · 11-21-2005, 01:34 PM

stock 06 sti - 0 mods

i didnt notice a drop in oil pressure although i'm most probably keeping my eyes on the track. the oil temp caught the corner of my eye coz i saw the red warning light on the gauge.

bekster43 · 11-21-2005, 01:46 PM

i have an oil temp gauge installed in the galley plug under the intake manifold. when the car is fully warmed up, i see about 210-215F and thats normal driving conditions. under track conditions, i would think that is fine. just make sure you have oil in there after every run. I wouldn't worry about since you have no mods and car is still under warranty.

WE_R_ND · 11-21-2005, 02:11 PM

My Defi reads about 120 at the Max while at the track

SubySTI06 · 11-21-2005, 03:38 PM

hmm... i guess thats normal then... cool

11-21-2005, 11:41 AM	#1
SubySTI06 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi As Fav Mod: Bilsteins PSS9 Location: SJ CA Posts: 59 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Oil Temps at the track? I took my STI to thunderhill this weekend (ambient temps mid 70s deg F), I have an oil temp gauge(sensor installed at the oil filter) and I was reading 120 deg C max... typ about 110 deg or so... is this normal and acceptable for oil temps? running mobil 1 5w30, wat kinda temps are you guys running especially during hotter weather? PS. 120deg C = 248 deg F This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-21-2005, 03:38 PM	#8
SubySTI06 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi As Fav Mod: Bilsteins PSS9 Location: SJ CA Posts: 59 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	hmm... i guess thats normal then... cool This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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11-21-2005, 01:07 PM	#2
SubySTI06 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi As Fav Mod: Bilsteins PSS9 Location: SJ CA Posts: 59 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	no one has a clue?

11-21-2005, 01:17 PM	#3
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,762 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	I don't have an oil temp. gauge but last time I went to the track my oil pressure was way down. normally at idle it is around 2.0 bar, but after each session it dropped as low as 1.0 bar, sometimes even a bit lower, indicating temps were way above normal.

11-21-2005, 01:29 PM	#4
bekster43 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 STI Posts: 526 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	any mods?

11-21-2005, 01:34 PM	#5
SubySTI06 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi As Fav Mod: Bilsteins PSS9 Location: SJ CA Posts: 59 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	stock 06 sti - 0 mods i didnt notice a drop in oil pressure although i'm most probably keeping my eyes on the track. the oil temp caught the corner of my eye coz i saw the red warning light on the gauge.

11-21-2005, 01:46 PM	#6
bekster43 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 STI Posts: 526 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	i have an oil temp gauge installed in the galley plug under the intake manifold. when the car is fully warmed up, i see about 210-215F and thats normal driving conditions. under track conditions, i would think that is fine. just make sure you have oil in there after every run. I wouldn't worry about since you have no mods and car is still under warranty.

11-21-2005, 02:11 PM	#7
WE_R_ND Spec C Club Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 2,267 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	My Defi reads about 120 at the Max while at the track