Oil Temp

[Mal]

According to Defi guage when weather is warm/hot it runs at 120 degrees is there anything to add to keep the oil cooler I use Millers 10-60 on a run it sits at 110 degrees

[danr55]

According to Defi guage when weather is warm/hot it runs at 120 degrees is there anything to add to keep the oil cooler I use Millers 10-60 on a run it sits at 110 degrees

120 degrees is too hot!! try some different oil perhaps? not sure, someone with technical knowledge should be able to point you in the right direction. I have my defi warning set at 115 and only ever hit this on track after at least 5 laps on full beans.

[marky mark]

Where is your Defi sensor?

[Mal]

The sensor is in the SUMP

[wr1.305]

whats a defi???

[WR 1mposter]

whats a defi???

opposite of a loudi




these are commonly known as defi gauges, they give reading of your oil pressure, oil temprature and turbo boost, there are 7/8 gauges to be had but the above 3 are the most common people have

[Megaman]

mmmm i want some defis but the wife is worried about not having a clock in the car... i mean where did we find these people?



Mal - which subaru garage do you normally use?

[Mal]

Get the Zero sports pod it leaves the clock in place and sits on top like mine

[marky mark]

The sensor is in the SUMP

Thats the wrong place, it will give you incorrect readings (although probably cooler than where it should be)

It wants to be in the main gallery, easily fitted with an adaptor.

It sounds as though things could be a bit high TBH. First off i would try some 10/40 which should help, either Millers, Motul, or silkolene. Also try removing the undertray

What is the exact spec of the rest of the car?

[Mal]

Only changes to original spec are K&N filter and 3" turbo back exhaust the car has been road re-mapped and runs at around 344 BHP/332 Torque Oil change has only just been done and uses Millers 10-60 this has settled it somewhat it only runs 120 on a hot day rest of time it's 105-110

[danr55]

Only changes to original spec are K&N filter and 3" turbo back exhaust the car has been road re-mapped and runs at around 344 BHP/332 Torque Oil change has only just been done and uses Millers 10-60 this has settled it somewhat it only runs 120 on a hot day rest of time it's 105-110

surely weather wouldnt make a 10-15 degrees difference?

[Megaman]

Get the Zero sports pod it leaves the clock in place and sits on top like mine

Mal have you got any pics of how it looks with the Zero setup..?

[Mal]

Car is nearly finished now as far as mods inside and out I will then post pictures

[dynamix]

Only changes to original spec are K&N filter and 3" turbo back exhaust the car has been road re-mapped and runs at around 344 BHP/332 Torque Oil change has only just been done and uses Millers 10-60 this has settled it somewhat it only runs 120 on a hot day rest of time it's 105-110

surely weather wouldnt make a 10-15 degrees difference?

It can do.

Dat question but is your coolant getting too hot- there is a heat exchanger (modine) that attempts to cool the oil and if the coolant is hot then it will heat the oil up rather than cool it down.

Try fitting a 71C thermostat - that will lower your water temperature and also your oil temps before going down the route of an oil cooler.

[Mal]

Coolant is fine temp never moves and stays same on a R-Vit as well ?