What is an unsafe oil temp?

A quality conventional motor oil will tolerate oil sump temperatures of up to 250 degrees, but starts breaking down over 275 degrees. The traditional approach is to try to hold oil temperatures between 230 and 260 degrees.

Is oil temp and engine temp the same?

There is no relationship between oil temperature and coolant temperature in his car. The biggest factor on oil temperature is engine speed, again, at least in his car.

At what temperature does synthetic oil break down?

Superior temperature resistance. Synthetics can safely handle higher operating temperatures without oxidizing (burning) or breaking down. The upper limit for most mineral-based oils is about 250 to 300 degrees F. Synthetics can take up to 450 degrees F. or higher (some as much as 700 degrees F).

What should the oil temp be in a corvette?

I thought that was a little hot , but I did not overheat, luckily . That’s actually fairly normal for slow city driving on a hot day. Oil temp is typically not an issue but coolant temp should stay below 230-235 degrees. 30 people found this helpful.

What’s the normal temp for an 86 Vette?

When temps drop to below approximately 210, they switch off. Once you start moving the temps will drop back down to the “normal” 190 range. When the air conditioning is on, both fans run full time and usually maintains the 190 range. 9 people found this helpful. Just put a coolant switch on my 86 vette and is running between 235 and 255

What should the temperature be in a 1978 Corvette?

I have a 1978 L/82 with headers and custom exhaust. Changed thermostat to a performance 180 degree. Car runs consistent at 180 with normal driving and outside temperature. On very hot – humid days with AC on temp will rise to 200-225 which is fine and well below the factory numbers of 230.

What should the oil and coolant temp be?

Oil temp is typically not an issue but coolant temp should stay below 230-235 degrees. 28 people found this helpful. Thank you very much ….that really helps ! 2 people found this helpful. I just put in a new water pump and my coolant temperature is about 221 is that normal and I have driven it yet is this normal. 16 people found this helpful.

What’s the normal water temp in a 1989 Corvette?

1989 automatic shift corvette. what is normal water temp range while driving? It seems to run at about 200-206 while driving, and while idling go quickly to 226 degrees. Is this normal for a corvette? seems high? 1989 automatic shift corvette. what is normal water temp range while driving?

Is it normal to run a corvette at 198 deg?

Yes this is normal, Your LS engine is a very tight tolerance engine. It requires synthetic oil(5W-30) so that it will return to the pan fast enough to keep the pick-up sump from going dry.The engine makes more power and gets better mileage at 198-220 deg. This is fine, it is meant to run at this temp.