Oil temp
Road Warrior
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RE: Oil temp
He said, "It don't mean ANYTHING unless it has a red arc to tell you when its to the overheating point."
So, if anyone has any info, I'll rub it in his face. But I think my gauge isn't a dumb thing at all.
So, if anyone has any info, I'll rub it in his face. But I think my gauge isn't a dumb thing at all.
Tourer
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From: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
RE: Oil temp
ORIGINAL: 1200c
Dino oil will breakdown after about 250 degrees, while a good synthetic oil will breakdown after about 300 degrees. So for dino oil the oil is overheated after 250 degrees, but the engine is still doing fine.
Dino oil will breakdown after about 250 degrees, while a good synthetic oil will breakdown after about 300 degrees. So for dino oil the oil is overheated after 250 degrees, but the engine is still doing fine.
Road Warrior
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RE: Oil temp
That is exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Oil overheating temp is good enough for me. Thanks 1200c.
Here is what Donny Peterson says about it:
As the accompanying chart indicates, the oil oxidation rate increases explosively above 250 degrees for fossil oil like that recommended by Harley. At 270 degrees, a mere 20 degrees above the 250-degree limit, the oxidation rate doubles, thereby reducing the life of the oil by half. Sustained riding at over 300 degrees reduces oil life by 80 percent.
Now don't flip out if the temperature rises above these figures for a short period of time, but change the oil if you're in doubt.
Now don't flip out if the temperature rises above these figures for a short period of time, but change the oil if you're in doubt.
http://www.heavydutycycles.com/lubea.htm
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From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
RE: Oil temp
Living here in the tundra I was thinking about getting an oil heater, I don't think those guages go into the negitive numbers do they? does oil still flow at -40 in a Harley? f**k I hate the cold!
Road Warrior
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RE: Oil temp
Living here in the tundra I was thinking about getting an oil heater, I don't think those guages go into the negitive numbers do they? does oil still flow at -40 in a Harley? f**k I hate the cold!
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RE: Oil temp
just put a temp gauge in my sporty. temp stays around 160 when outside temp is 40-60 deg. 170-190 when outside temp is between 65-85 deg. and i use HD 20w50 but will be switching to amsoil next service.
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From: DALLAS TEXAS
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From: Virginia
RE: Oil temp
Well I went for a ride yesterday and it was in the mid to upper 60s. I have regular 20w50 dino oil in it now but will be switching back to Mobil 1 V Twin synthetic this next weekend. My oil temp was around 210. I still don't see how many have such low oil temps unless my guage isn't accurate.