525 oil temp question

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10-19-2012 | 08:40 AM

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onesickpantera

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240 F isn't all that hot, modern day oils can handle that all day long.

180 F may be on the low side to evaporate any condensate out of the oil though.

Ken

10-21-2012 | 09:00 AM

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tx howard

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I checked it yesterday with a laser temp meter and measured anywhere from 173 to 189 at the oil filter. Not sure how much the filter can insulates the actual temp.

10-22-2012 | 08:37 AM

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minxguy

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tx howard, have a good time in your boat.

Worry about the price of fuel

Ken

10-22-2012 | 08:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by minxguy

240 F isn't all that hot, modern day oils can handle that all day long.

180 F may be on the low side to evaporate any condensate out of the oil though.

Ken

We run race car motors about 340 deg. all light long with Joe Gibbs oil. Not an issue at all.