Oil temperature?
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Oil temperature?
I tried search but didn't come up with a specific answer to my question. Regarding a stock 96 ci Harley, is there a concern about high oil temperature in the summer? Also, I might be wrong but shouldn't the temperature be at least 212 to keep moisture out of the oil? Thanks!
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On my 07 FXSTC with an oil cooler, I have never seen over 215. Even when I was in Florida with it.
No the oil does not have to be at boiling. The contact with the cylinder walls will more than boil it away.
No the oil does not have to be at boiling. The contact with the cylinder walls will more than boil it away.
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215F hottest in Fla., what other mods, cause that aint a stock set up running that cool, or do you only ride 30 minutes at a stretch.
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I live in Texas. I have a 2011 Electra glide Ultra Classic With an oil coolerand my oil gauge has averaged 230.
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Normal operating temperature for a stock TC96 is about 230° but "ideally" you want your oil temp to be between 180°-220°. Forget that 212 nonsense, it doesn't have to reach that temperature to burn off moisture. Riding your bike for at least 15 miles at any ambient temp should burn off all the moisture in there. With dino oil you won't start to really stress it til around 260°, with synthetic it's closer to 300°.
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