What would be the bare minimum safe engine oil and coolant temperature in a high performance engine, really any engine before going full throttle, taking it to redline? At what temperature does complete metal expansion of components occur where they are at their intended tolerances, and at what temperature are the additives in the oil doing thier job? Obviously dependent of engine materials and possibly oil weight/brand.
I had some stop light fun with a couple co-workers after work in my challenger knowing it wasn't fully warmed up. This is a rare occurrence though. Coolant temperature was approximately 180 and oil temp 150. I have heard 150 degrees on the oil and let her rip.
I had some stop light fun with a couple co-workers after work in my challenger knowing it wasn't fully warmed up. This is a rare occurrence though. Coolant temperature was approximately 180 and oil temp 150. I have heard 150 degrees on the oil and let her rip.
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