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YOUR RESEARCHTlme to reach operating temperature
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Run on a 5*c day
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On my engine I plugged in my Durametric and ran on a 5*C day.
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How long does it take for the oil, figuring moderate ambient outside temperature for the oil to reach operating temperature ie: after start up and running easy, when is it "safe to HIT IT?
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I use 5 more minutes after getting temps to 80ish before exceeding 5k rpms for any duration.
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How long does it take for the oil, figuring moderate ambient outside temperature for the oil to reach operating temperature ie: after start up and running easy, when is it "safe to HIT IT?
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Great, Looks like 8 - 10 minutes of run time should do it
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It�s probably better to use mileage instead of time, but if I recall correctly, there was highway mileage involved.
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Run easy
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Suggestion · Original poster
How long does it take for the oil, figuring moderate ambient outside temperature for the oil to reach operating temperature ie: after start up and running easy, when is it "safe to HIT IT?
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How long does it take for the oil, figuring moderate ambient outside temperature for the oil to reach operating temperature ie: after start up and running easy, when is it "safe to HIT IT?
The oil takes a little bit more time to reach full operating temperature, say like about 10-15 minutes of drive time after the water temp hits 180. Just take it easy the first few miles.
+1. Found an image from a previous post, sorry I cannot give credit, but�s it�s a Rennlister who plotted his temps. It�s probably better to use mileage instead of time, but if I recall correctly, there was highway mileage involved. The point, however, is more about correlating oil and water temps.
You are probably safe to �hit it� when oil temps are 100-120F, but I stay away from +6000 RPMs until I�m well past 150F. That�s just me. The BMW tachometer variable redline doesn�t wait for full operating temps, and neither do drag racers.
Daniel-You are correct.
Most in 996 world seem to be getting on the same page relevant to operating time to temp. Baz mentions after the dial says 180ish, expect to need additional minutes for engine case and cylinder temps to equalize for 1 thru 6 (6 staying coldest longest). I also observe oil pressure drop when needle comes alive to run up to 4K rpm. I use 5 more minutes after getting temps to 80ish before exceeding 5k rpms for any duration. On my engine I plugged in my Durametric and ran on a 5*C day. Kept rpm under 3200 and did 45 mph for near 5 minutes-water temp temp up to 79*C, oil temp 70*C. Next 5 minutes at 55-75 mph and temps up to 80*C and 84*C. Did same thing last month on a 29*C day and times were reduced to 4 and 4. Stock, not low temp, thermostat and my crossover line is close to the one posted by Mike...thanks for that...just shifted slightly up.
So, to sum up my rule of thumb: 5 minutes babying below 3200. 5 minutes more to drive it like a Porsche. 5 minutes after that to drive it like a race car at redline.
