ken_clifton
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Motoman, you might find the discussion about engine oil temperature at this link: http://www.hotrod.com/articles/engine-oil-temperature/
of interest, even though it is primarily focused on water-cooled engines.
One excerpt:
It goes on to say:
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of interest, even though it is primarily focused on water-cooled engines.
One excerpt:
For a dual-purpose car, engine oil needs to be at least 220 degrees F to burn off all the deposits and accumulated water vapor. For every pound of fuel burned in an engine, the combustion process also generates a pound of water!
It goes on to say:
The traditional approach is to try to hold oil temperatures between 230 and 260 degrees.
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