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Old 05-08-2003, 11:43 PM
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Durring an event, what is the max oil temp that you guys are ok with? At what point do you say "wow...thats too hot"?

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Old 05-09-2003, 01:07 PM
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260F or higher and it is time for me to slow down.
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On one of the cars I crew on....we saw it peg a 275 degree temp gauge...and it stayed that way (even in the pits for 30 minutes or so). I'd never run it that hot, but the Mobile 1 looked as good at the end of the day as it did that morning when it went in. I agree that I prefer to stay below 260 and no lower than 180 (oil can be "too cool", but it is not usually a problem). Good luck!
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At watkins Glen we had a 520 RWHP vette runnin the oil at 305 degree for most of the day. I know your chuckeling... but all is still well...many miles later. Mobil 1 ...it held.
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Mobil One is awesome!
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Jam master....I believe you 100% (I wonder what ours was actually running at...30 minutes later in the pits, it was still about 275 or so). Mobile 1 is great stuff.




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