120 C is the normal temp for oil in a fully warmed up engine while being
driven on the highway at 2000-3000 rpm (most vehicles). This corresponds to
about 250 F. It should *definitely* be well above 100C (212F)!


On Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:48:16 -0500, "Steve Sears"
> wrote:

> Sami,
> I believe that the normal oil temperature should be over 100 degrees to burn
> off condensation and the like. 80C sounds more like coolant than oil temp.
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ
> 1980 Audi 5k
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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> "Sami Heikkinen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > You mean oil temperature? There is definitely something wrong if yours is
> > showing 180 degrees celsius. My temperature meter starts from 60 degrees,
> > and normal is somewhere around 80 degrees when engine is warm, if I
> > remember correct. Could the oil temperature sensor be faulty? I don't know
> > where it gets the reading .
> >
> > Regards, Sami
> >
> > "Stef" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> thanxs for all your eplies they have been a great help i never meant to
> >> cause an arguement over fog lights though ;o) i do have another question
> >> though the oil indicator on the dashboard goes all the way over to the
> >> red
> >> mark i think it on 180 degrees or something is this correct
> >> thanxs stef
> >> "Stef" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>> just got an audi a6 its my first audi and i wish i had got one long ago
> >> but
> >>> can anyone answer a couple of questions please..
> >>> there are 2 rear fog light lenses either side of the number plate but
> >>> only
> >>> one light comes on is this correct the garage tell me it is.
> >>> what is the asr how and when should it be used..
> >>> its the 2.5 tdi v6 1999 how often should i change the oil and get a
> >> service
> >>> done..
> >>>
> >>> is there anything i should watch out for or should do to keep this car
> >>> in
> >>> good condition.
> >>> unfortunatley i never got a user manual with it so also if anyone as one
> >>> i
> >>> would be will to but it off you
> >>> thanxs stef
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>

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