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Other than a Power Vision how do is oil temp monitored? I have a 2020 LRS with a 131 SE tuner and Smart Tune.


 
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I have a Powervison on a 07 and it doesn't measure oil temp, only rear head temp.
 
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There are no sensors in place for oil temperature.
 
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https://www.jescustomaccents.com/Fah...Gauges_c29.htm

JES has a dipstick thermometer
 
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I figure if I actually knew the oil temperature it would just be one more thing I’d be obsessing over. I’m probably better off not knowing.
 
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When I pull into the garage after a decent length ride I take the temp on the front and rear heads with a infrared thermometer. If your using synthetic oil you'll be fine. My 113" Evo, 110" Twin Cam, and 114" M8 all are within acceptable temps. Don't sweat it, unless you are stuck in a major traffic jam in hot weather.
 
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Originally Posted by natural gasser
When I pull into the garage after a decent length ride I take the temp on the front and rear heads with a infrared thermometer. If your using synthetic oil you'll be fine. My 113" Evo, 110" Twin Cam, and 114" M8 all are within acceptable temps. Don't sweat it, unless you are stuck in a major traffic jam in hot weather.
Thanks for the recommendations.I have a Fueling dipstick vent so a that route won't work. I've used the IR thermometer before so I guess that is the only way to keep track of temp.
 
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