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Old 04-13-2026, 12:59 PM
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typical oil temp 210 F

Shouldn't be any colder than195 F as condensation will be a problem.
shouldn't be hotter than 220 F as it can cause the oil to break down sooner.

Personally, I would want my oil to get over 212 F, at least once in a while, to get the moisture out. Moisture also does bad things to the additives.

PS
The desired oil temp is a constant regardless of if you have an oil cooler or not. Oil coolers generally keep the oil to cold for everyday operation.

Last edited by olddog; 04-13-2026 at 01:03 PM.. Reason: PS
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