Re: 4KS "Normal" oil temp.?

[Dave Lawson <dlawson@ball.com>]

>>What is the "normal" oil temp for the 4KS 4-cyl engines?  I have the
>>gauge that reads:  60 / 130 /// 170 deg. C   in the console, but I don't
>>think it is working.  It barely moves from the 60 mark even during
>>high-speed (for a 4K) highway runs and some serious autocross action.
>
>If you find an answer for this please let me know, I have the same problem
>in a '85 GT with the 5 cyl.

In my 86 coupe GT(5 cyl), the hand rarely moves from around 60 deg C under 
normal driving conditions. But in mountain pass climbing mode (9k-11k foot 
elevation, constant uphill climb for 5-7 miles, 3rd gear, full throttle, 
around 65mph and 5000 rpm), my temps get up around 130 deg C.  Never seen it 
go much higher than 130.
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Dave Lawson  dlawson@ball.com