oil temp

[xb-60]

My ‘70s Alfa twin cam has had an oil temp gauge for the last three decades, and yes, it is a provider of useful information. I have always been careful about warming up the engine sympathetically, and never extending it until the oil temp is into its safe range…and currently the old Italian b@st@rdo has 255000km on his odometer.

Conversely, my neighbor, who drives a Porsche Macan 2.9 litre twin turbo, “warms” it as he’s backing out his driveway, and then redlines as he takes off down the street.

He’s short. So is the life of his engine.

Cheers!
Glen

[ACHiPo]

Originally Posted by xb-60

My ‘70s Alfa twin cam has had an oil temp gauge for the last three decades, and yes, it is a provider of useful information. I have always been careful about warming up the engine sympathetically, and never extending it until the oil temp is into its safe range…and currently the old Italian b@st@rdo has 255000km on his odometer.

Conversely, my neighbor, who drives a Porsche Macan 2.9 litre twin turbo, “warms” it as he’s backing out his driveway, and then redlines as he takes off down the street.

He’s short. So is the life of his engine.

Cheers!
Glen

Glen,
That made me laugh. Thanks.

I keep the revs below 3k at least until the water temp gets above 80C, and I usually confirm oil is at temp by making sure the oil pressure drops below 30 psi at idle before putting my foot into it.

I'd like to have a functional oil temp gauge, just not sure I need one.

Evan

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by ACHiPo

Glen,
That made me laugh. Thanks.
....Evan

Ah, good. Got to find something to laugh about these days.

Actually, I thought it might have elicited come comments about "the old Italian b@st@rdo" as most Cobra owners seem to think their car is a "she".
Never been able to work that one out. I do think mine (Cobra) is good looking, and although he hasn't fired up in anger yet, he is definitely masculine.
Maybe that's for another thread....

Cheers!
Glen

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Actually, I thought it might have elicited come comments about "the old Italian b@st@rdo" as most Cobra owners seem to think their car is a "she".

No, a Cobra is always a "she." Always.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by patrickt

No, a Cobra is always a "she." Always.

"she"? Why "she"? I know far more blokes who have Cobra characteristics than women.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by xb-60

"she"? Why "she"? I know far more blokes who have Cobra characteristics than women.

I believe that if you started a poll, over 95% of the members of this forum would vote that they refer to their Cobras as a "she."

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I believe that if you started a poll, over 95% of the members of this forum would vote that they refer to their Cobras as a "she."

Patrick, I'm sure you're correct in that assertion.....however I have never been able to understand why that is the case

How can a load, smelly, uncomfortable, grumpy, uncompromising (OK, that one could be feminine) car be feminine?

[Whodeeny]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I believe that if you started a poll, over 95% of the members of this forum would vote that they refer to their Cobras as a "she."

My wife tells visitors when they stop by that I am out in the garage with my girl friend!
BD