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Oil Temperature: Where to Measure It?

 
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Post12-09-2002, 15:37    Subject: Oil Temperature: Where to Measure It? Quote

Hi,

I have a Seat Leon with a 110 hp engine (engine code: ASV), and I'm having issues with the oil temperature.
Oil filter bracket; there was a blind screw directly below the oil pressure sensor.
'fülers, abgegriffen.' Now, a mechanic told me yesterday that...
one should measure the oil temperature better in the oil pan.
I have never seen oil temperatures exceed 105°C so far, not even during track days.
Highway at 160-170 km/h.
Where is the most informative location to measure the oil temperature?
'Where can I tap into it, or where is the oil warmest, the oil pan or the oil filter housing?'


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Post12-09-2002, 16:17    Subject: Oil Temperature: Where to Measure It? Quote

So, the oil cooler bracket is where the standard mounting point for the multi-function displays (MFDs) is located. That should be quite accurate (the philosophy being: what temperature is truly 'correct'?).

In my car (G3 AFN), the oil temperature can sometimes reach 124°C when driving at full throttle and in warm weather. I don't think it can go any higher.


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Post23-09-2002, 12:20    Subject: Oil Temperature: Where to Measure It? Quote

Hi,

just for your information.
I installed a second oil temperature sensor in place of the oil drain plug.
built-in.
Result:
The temperature in the oil pan is approximately 10°C to 15°C higher.


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