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SMHemmah
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Measure oil temp using meat temp gauge
Am I incorrect with my assumption that the best way to measure oil temp is with a meat temperature gauge in the hot oil down the oil add tube??
Assumption contributors: Oil pressure is fast in an early engine. What is the oil pressure at 1000RPM, warm in a early Porsche engine? Around 20 PSI? I don't have oil coolers on the front of the car - just the original oil cooler at the back of the engine. The distance from the hot engine parts and holding tank is short. My meat temperature sensor is long and I know it is in hot oil as it sensor end is longer than my dip stick. Opinions Please Thanks Steve
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10-02-2013, 03:06 PM
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10-03-2013, 09:49 AM
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3.2 Operating temp?
A 2.7 will need an additional cooler, fender or otherwise, but you will need it if you drive remotely hard. Oil temps? Oil cooler details?
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10-03-2013, 10:16 AM
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Steve,
I think a thermometer would work just fine, just don't drop it in the tank! I did almost the same thing with my MG, except I used the thermometer in the radiator to test water temp. Or you could get an infrared temp gun and test that way.  Craig
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10-03-2013, 11:16 AM
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This outfit makes an oil temp/gauge replacement for the dip stick.
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10-03-2013, 12:50 PM
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