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OIL TEMP ON RALLIARTS AND EVO X
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:51 pm
by denzza
Hey guys,
Recently installed a oil temp gauge. And its reading 110c and when driving around 30 minutes. it goes to 120c.
I feel like this is way too high!
Does anyone have RA with a oil temp sensor ?
THinking i need an Oil cooler
Thanks guys
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:28 pm
by lancerdarryl
Definitely need an oil cooler there Denis.That temp is way too high.
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:20 am
by LiX
Denis, I told you long time ago that you will need an oil cooler
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:33 am
by lancerdarryl
Sure do,one for the engine and one for the SST
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:59 am
by efod3
The X does have an engine oil cooler, the RA does not.
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:59 am
by poe_sniper
lancerdarryl wrote:Sure do,one for the engine and one for the SST
Just clarify, both the evo x and ralliart have an sst cooler. Only the evo x has an engine oil cooler, the ralliart doesn't.
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:07 pm
by denzza
yeah i know that, but im just trying to figure out if any you RA owners actually know your oil temps ?
Could be like mine and not even know it ?
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:01 am
by poe_sniper
To be honest I have no idea what my oil temps are. I don't think the RA even has an oil temp sensor?
I've tracked my car several times with about 250kw running through it and it hasn't missed a beat. I change my oil every 5000kms and it doesn't look completely stuffed and doesn't smell burnt so it mustn't be crazy hot.
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:40 am
by Zaphod
poe_sniper wrote:...I change my oil every 5000kms and it doesnt look completely stuffed and doesnt smell burnt so it mustnt be crazy hot.
There you have it!
Your engine oil will be above 100 degrees, so is your coolant; as poe-sniper says, check the colour, check the smell...
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:12 pm
by denzza
poe_sniper wrote:To be honest I have no idea what my oil temps are. I dont think the RA even has an oil temp sensor? Ive tracked my car several times with about 250kw running through it and it hasnt missed a beat. I change my oil every 5000kms and it doesnt look completely stuffed and doesnt smell burnt so it mustnt be crazy hot.
Yeah see i do oil changes every 5,000kms as well. I have never had burning smell or anything. Healthy as it can be !
Im using TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 5W40.
But i think oil cooler should do the trick. Just stucks to find out 2 years later its been running hot !
Also my coolant doesnt go over 85 degrees
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:33 pm
by poe_sniper
I use SuperSyn 5w-40 by fuchs.
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:40 pm
by the sam
One of the things you should be doing before trackdays in the RA is add an oil cooler. It's cheap insurance from engine damage and will help keep coolant temps lower as well.
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:32 pm
by LukeyBoi
Whats a good oil cooler to buy?