Re: Unlabelled Gauge markings

[johnholt@halhinet.on.ca (John Holt)]

linust@interramp.com wrote on  27 Jul 96 15:36:20

< When one of the Corrados first came out (don't recall if it was the G60 or
< the VR6), R&T magazine commented on high oil temps--I recall 230-255F!  The
< response from the VW engineers was that was by design--more efficient and
< cleaner burning.

In respect to the 1989-90 Corrado, the July 1995 Letters in "European Car"
responded to a Corrado hot oil query.....

At the introduction of the Corrado ...."After a long quick haul up a
mountain road, we were seeing oil temperatures of 249 degrees!" ..... The
VW engineers stated "that with the oil much colder, horsepower goes down,
emissions go up and fuel mileage drops.......We know that everything you
read tells you that engine oil should be 180 degrees F, but we think it may
be time for another look. Modern synthetic oils don't come close to
breaking down at 300 or even 350 degrees F. We think we'd try a good
synthetic, and just not worry too much about it. You'll note that VW's most
modern engine, the VR6, runs high oil temperatures and heats up quite
quickly - all the better for emissions, economy and performance."

Just quoting but note they stated synthetic oil can handle the heat.

John Holt
1988 90Q

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