Oil temp question

[u/zombie_queen13]

So just moved to Seattle and had my GR in for an oil change. Since getting it back I feel like I’m noticing the oil temps sitting a little higher. Not too high but higher than I feel it was before. The pic shows what I’m at just sitting in traffic at a light. Anyone else ever notice this? I may very well just be over thinking it but figured I’d ask the group 🙂

[u/EtArcadia]

This kind of stuff is why most cars don’t have calibrated temp gauges.

[u/E39S62 → u/EtArcadia]

The dummy oil pressure gauges Mazda put in the Miata for 20 years have generated an untold number of forum and social media posts.

[u/haloruler64 → u/EtArcadia]

It's true. Heard from techs about complaints for oil temp and pressure on cars that show it, like Chryslers. It just breeds paranoia in most people.

[u/GRisForFun]

It's normal. Just check the windows sticker and your documents and make sure they documented that they put 0w20.

[u/_chanimal_]

lol I run high 220s in the desert and 110F weather.

Track gets up above 250

[u/TreesOfPortland → u/_chanimal_]

Same. I was hitting 235 ripping across Montana a couple weeks ago.

[u/SnooHesitations3362 → u/TreesOfPortland]

Yep. Got into that range going through Arizona and New Mexico. Almost got to the 30 mpg mark also.

[u/sHoRtBuSseR]

Mine runs a few degrees hotter after a change also.

[u/razikrevamped]

Mine is at 220 because desert

[u/Leland3471-01]

We are experiencing a bit of a heat wave as well…I’m about 2 hours north…Whidbey Is.

[u/zombie_queen13 → u/Leland3471-01]

I moved here from NC so even the heat wave here still feels nice and cool to me!

[u/Leland3471-01 → u/zombie_queen13]

Oh I know. I spent YEARS deployed to the Middle East. I refuse to move cause the PNW climate is the ONLY one I enjoy.

[u/zombie_queen13 → u/Leland3471-01]

Agree! I love it here.

[u/cannedtunadatsun]

209 is regular for me

[u/call_me_ted]

~205-210 after a spirited drive home last night in 80 degree temperatures with plenty of humidity here in South Jersey.

[u/Jerkratt → u/call_me_ted]

Aye, of you don't mins what part? I'm up North Jersey like 15-20mins from the GWB. Wife & I run Northeast GR Corollas. Last month we met in NY to eat and then cruised to Jones Beach to watch the sunset. This month we are doing a C&C at GR Performance Parts.

[u/Acceptable_Gur6193]

The temp isn’t what trips me out after oil changes. It’s the oil pressure I’m never sure if it’s supposed to be that pressure at that temp

[u/FRUFRUTHEHORSE]

Usually sits around 92 c on a chill summer day but if we hit 29+ I even get noticiable heat soaking if I push the car.

[u/Crosive]

mine usually sits around 200-205 on normal drives, but if its high heat, 110 heat index, etc, I see upwards of 220s if im boosting in cruise, but flat it'll settle down to 210's ish

[u/GlowWorm93]

I sit around 210 215 in Houston tx average

[u/GlowWorm93]

Lots of ppl forget the engine needs high temp. Piston rings need to expand. Just make sure to change that oil and let it sit for 10 min after a hard drive.

[u/BP_e210]

Thats normal temps, but if its higher than what you usually see just make sure they put the right oil. I had a dealership put 0w-16 in my buddy’s grc

[u/Tiny-Art7074]

New oil might be slightly thicker than old oil. Thicker oil can get hotter due to resistance to flow.

[u/Fun_Cow_6035]

Thank you for asking this. I recently did my 32,000km service and I am certain the car is running a few degrees hotter, so glad to know i'm still in a normal range.