95 is alright
When it starts hitting 115-120 u start to worry
Oil Temps - What's normal?
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Re: Oil Temps - What's normal?
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Re: Oil Temps - What's normal?
First, what are the operating limits of your oil (not mine, not your mate's ...)?
Calibrate your gauge/sender second.
Then you will know what sort of problem you have, if any.

Calibrate your gauge/sender second.
Then you will know what sort of problem you have, if any.

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Re: Oil Temps - What's normal?
The alloy sump is designed to dissperse heat. Those temps could well be spot on for the location of the sensor.
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