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      10-04-2021, 10:21 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by m3gang View Post
Was wondering if my oil temperature is normal or safe. Went to Thunderhill West this weekend. With ambient temp of 94F, I saw may oil temp gauge went a bit past the 255F line. No limp mode or any warnings though. Still I am wondering if I'll need to upgrade the oil cooler. If I do, what are the options? Thanks
255 is fine.

I would not worry unless you see it holding at 255 for a while, then suddenly start to rise further...that is indicative of a cooling system that is overwhelmed. 280-300 is the point where the car will go to reduced power and you need to cool it down ASAP.

I wouldn't worry about a bigger oil cooler until you start doing longer sessions or see that the stock system is unable to keep up.
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