Is DIC oil temp accurate in 2015 1LE? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

HogsFan75 · 04-11-2016, 04:25 PM

Yesterday i did a pretty hard run through the mountains near me. 45 - 50 minutes one way.

I noticed that the oil temp on the DIC was 2 ticks below max, high 250's, and was right on the edge of what I guess is the safe zone as is marked in the DIC. Pic for example. (not from my car)
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...4.jpg~original

The gauge on my 4 pack looked ok.

I did some reading here in the forums and I found countless posts saying that these gauges don't actually monitor temp, and that the feedback is based on several variables. Is that an accurate statement? Most of the posts I found about this were 2012-2013. I didn't find much at all about the 2015 so I don't know if this is the same or not.

Are these gauges reliable, or are you guys running aftermarket gauges?

Thanks in advance.

adam0311 · 04-11-2016, 05:13 PM

Interested. As I want to upgrade to that gauge kit

Camarotobeornottobe · 04-11-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HogsFan75

Yesterday i did a pretty hard run through the mountains near me. 45 - 50 minutes one way.

I noticed that the oil temp on the DIC was 2 ticks below max, high 250's, and was right on the edge of what I guess is the safe zone as is marked in the DIC. Pic for example. (not from my car)
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...4.jpg~original

The gauge on my 4 pack looked ok.

I did some reading here in the forums and I found countless posts saying that these gauges don't actually monitor temp, and that the feedback is based on several variables. Is that an accurate statement? Most of the posts I found about this were 2012-2013. I didn't find much at all about the 2015 so I don't know if this is the same or not.

Are these gauges reliable, or are you guys running aftermarket gauges?

Thanks in advance.

Are you saying that the oil temp in the 4 pack gauge didn't match that in the DIC? Mine has always aligned perfectly. I make no argument for how accurate they are, only that they match.

X25 · 04-11-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarotobeornottobe

Are you saying that the oil temp in the 4 pack gauge didn't match that in the DIC? Mine has always aligned perfectly. I make no argument for how accurate they are, only that they match.

I'm guessing he means the high line at the 4-pack gauge was not reached.

The gauge is somewhat accurate for the regular operating range for a bone-stock engine, and gets less accurate as the temps climb and as you mod the car (and so the calculation gets off).

250s are not dangerous by the way. It should be perfectly OK until you hit (real) 280s, but the fake gauge might show much more than that when it's really, say, 280.

Motorboy8769 · 04-11-2016, 10:26 PM

A Really good engine builder mostly circle track small blocks says he makes the most horsepower with 250deg oil.

Olddudesrule · 04-11-2016, 10:38 PM

20-30 min HPDE sessions at @ 70 degrees, I'm running in the 250's. Doubt you're running your car that hard on public roads, but like other's have said, 250 is not high, especially for a good synthetic oil.

HogsFan75 · 04-12-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Camarotobeornottobe

Are you saying that the oil temp in the 4 pack gauge didn't match that in the DIC? Mine has always aligned perfectly. I make no argument for how accurate they are, only that they match.

No it was close. I was just curious because the DIC shows a normal zone, and it was right on the edge of going over it, while the cluster gauge doesn't display like that.

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Originally Posted by X25

I'm guessing he means the high line at the 4-pack gauge was not reached.

The gauge is somewhat accurate for the regular operating range for a bone-stock engine, and gets less accurate as the temps climb and as you mod the car (and so the calculation gets off).

250s are not dangerous by the way. It should be perfectly OK until you hit (real) 280s, and but the fake gauge might show much more than that when it's really, say, 280.

Cool thanks.

Camaro Dude · 04-12-2016, 11:59 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...7&d=1457716463

Food for thought.

Special Thanks to wernergmhtp for providing that.

rgrmoreira13 · 04-12-2016, 03:03 PM

Usually when the car hits 235 I try to calm down on the revving and try to shift on low revs so the temps lowers to 230 at least. But in regards to your question yes for me at least it seems pretty accurate. I have headers, and an intake in the car and it seems to be accurate all thru the process.

HogsFan75 · 04-13-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...7&d=1457716463

Food for thought.

Special Thanks to wernergmhtp for providing that.

Awesome thanks! This is exactly what I was referring to.

allsteelers · 04-13-2016, 09:22 PM

I subscribe to motorsports magazine and they are doing a 5th gen project car. During testing they noticed that the oil temps were getting way too high and were planning to add an additional or larger oil cooler. Turns out under further investigation that the oil temperature gauge does not have a sensor sitting in the oil. Turns out Chevy decided to use the computer to estimate oil temperature based on driving conditions and out side temperatures. When they approached Chevy they admitted that the computer is accurate 95% of the time. You guessed it, the 5% when it's not accurate is when your racing the car! So when you really need to rely on the oil temperature gauge it turns out it's inaccurate. Chevy stated that the computer will register the oil hotter than it really is while racing. So as you could expect, Motorsports magazine installed a proper gauge.

04-11-2016, 04:25 PM	#1
HogsFan75 Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 334	Is DIC oil temp accurate in 2015 1LE? Yesterday i did a pretty hard run through the mountains near me. 45 - 50 minutes one way. I noticed that the oil temp on the DIC was 2 ticks below max, high 250's, and was right on the edge of what I guess is the safe zone as is marked in the DIC. Pic for example. (not from my car) http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...4.jpg~original The gauge on my 4 pack looked ok. I did some reading here in the forums and I found countless posts saying that these gauges don't actually monitor temp, and that the feedback is based on several variables. Is that an accurate statement? Most of the posts I found about this were 2012-2013. I didn't find much at all about the 2015 so I don't know if this is the same or not. Are these gauges reliable, or are you guys running aftermarket gauges? Thanks in advance.

04-11-2016, 10:38 PM	#6
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	20-30 min HPDE sessions at @ 70 degrees, I'm running in the 250's. Doubt you're running your car that hard on public roads, but like other's have said, 250 is not high, especially for a good synthetic oil. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

04-12-2016, 03:03 PM	#9
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	Usually when the car hits 235 I try to calm down on the revving and try to shift on low revs so the temps lowers to 230 at least. But in regards to your question yes for me at least it seems pretty accurate. I have headers, and an intake in the car and it seems to be accurate all thru the process. __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

04-11-2016, 05:13 PM	#2
adam0311 Drives: 15' red hot 1le Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Michigan....from South Texas Posts: 94	Interested. As I want to upgrade to that gauge kit

04-11-2016, 10:26 PM	#5
Motorboy8769 Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wooster ohio Posts: 586	A Really good engine builder mostly circle track small blocks says he makes the most horsepower with 250deg oil.

04-12-2016, 11:59 AM	#8
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...7&d=1457716463 Food for thought. Special Thanks to wernergmhtp for providing that.

04-13-2016, 09:22 PM	#11
allsteelers Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Central, NJ Posts: 95	I subscribe to motorsports magazine and they are doing a 5th gen project car. During testing they noticed that the oil temps were getting way too high and were planning to add an additional or larger oil cooler. Turns out under further investigation that the oil temperature gauge does not have a sensor sitting in the oil. Turns out Chevy decided to use the computer to estimate oil temperature based on driving conditions and out side temperatures. When they approached Chevy they admitted that the computer is accurate 95% of the time. You guessed it, the 5% when it's not accurate is when your racing the car! So when you really need to rely on the oil temperature gauge it turns out it's inaccurate. Chevy stated that the computer will register the oil hotter than it really is while racing. So as you could expect, Motorsports magazine installed a proper gauge.