How hot is too hot?
#1
How hot is too hot?
I got one of those dip-stick oil temp guages and since there's no red line or anything I was wondering at what point do I get concerned.
It would be nice to know at what temp will oil begin to fail. And will using synthetic raise the limit?
It would be nice to know at what temp will oil begin to fail. And will using synthetic raise the limit?
#2
RE: How hot is too hot?
The general rule is 250 Degrees F for Dino oil, and 300 degrees F synthetic. Remember you have to add 15% to the Oil temp taken at the tank. That will give you a good idea of the Cylinder / Head oil temp.
#3
RE: How hot is too hot?
Unless it's old Iron I wouldn't worry about it.
My 95" TC has seen all day rides where it never dipped below 100 degs and much of the day was 115 to 120 degs.
I don't even have an oil cooler but she runs through the heat fine.
105,000 with 65,000 miles on the 95" kit.
My 95" TC has seen all day rides where it never dipped below 100 degs and much of the day was 115 to 120 degs.
I don't even have an oil cooler but she runs through the heat fine.
105,000 with 65,000 miles on the 95" kit.
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