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Z71456 · 05-31-2010, 12:39 AM

I was just out at Willow Springs with my Camaro yesterday and noticed during the 2nd and 3rd session that the oil temps were around the 240-260 range. The coolant temp was really low though. My Camaro is supercharged so I don't know if this is making the oil too hot or if this is an acceptable temperature range for track sessions. I've read a few things on some other forums (Non Camaro) and there are mixed opinions. Most of what I read it seems normal, but just wanted to get some solid feedback. It was about 85-86*F on the track so it was warm, but not too hot.

any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

thanks!

Boosted IBM · 06-06-2010, 01:57 PM

I would look into a larger oil cooler for sure.

Speed74SS · 06-07-2010, 04:31 PM

Mine was running at about the same temps and I have run about 4 road track days now and I am supercharged. From what I have heard from a few others at the track, it is pretty normal. It was 90 and humid this last weekend as well.

mmbarberoilman · 06-08-2010, 07:31 PM

Use a better oil

Z71456 · 06-09-2010, 12:23 AM

So Mobile 1 sucks? So to be clear a different synthetic oil will run that much cooler?

obe1 · 06-25-2010, 11:42 PM

I read that Mobil 1 was rated to handle up to 300 F. I use Mobil 1 in my blown 4th Gen and see the same oil temps as you at Willow. If you back off the throttle for a lap you'll see the temps come back down pretty quickly.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 06-26-2010, 03:32 AM

Mobil 1 can handle it. If you are going to be tracking the car alot I would look into a bigger oil cooler and even tranny cooler also.

05-31-2010, 12:39 AM	#1
Z71456 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 152 View My Garage	Acceptable Oil Temps During Track Sessions? I was just out at Willow Springs with my Camaro yesterday and noticed during the 2nd and 3rd session that the oil temps were around the 240-260 range. The coolant temp was really low though. My Camaro is supercharged so I don't know if this is making the oil too hot or if this is an acceptable temperature range for track sessions. I've read a few things on some other forums (Non Camaro) and there are mixed opinions. Most of what I read it seems normal, but just wanted to get some solid feedback. It was about 85-86F on the track so it was warm, but not too hot. any feedback would be greatly appreciated. thanks! __________________ Magnacharger TVS2300 / Roto-Fab CAI / ACT Twin-disc clutch + flywheel / Livernois Motorsports Duel Fuel Pump / Modified stock engine cover / ARH 1-7/8 Long Tube Headers + High Flow cats / Magnaflow 3" Cat-back / Eibach Springs / Pfadt Sway Bars / Stillen slotted/drilled rotors, hard lines and Hawk pads / Barton Short-Shifter / CBD Spoiler / GM Heritage Grill / Forgestar F14 20x11/20x9 Matte Black / Nitto NT05 Tires 565WHP/570TQ*

06-07-2010, 04:31 PM	#3
Speed74SS Drives: 2010 LPE 650+ CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 1,640	Mine was running at about the same temps and I have run about 4 road track days now and I am supercharged. From what I have heard from a few others at the track, it is pretty normal. It was 90 and humid this last weekend as well. __________________ '10 CTS-V : LPE 650+ Package 587hp / 582tq 2.55 Upper / 8.6 Lower / ID850's / Kooks Longtubes / New Era CAI

06-09-2010, 12:23 AM	#5
Z71456 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 152 View My Garage	So Mobile 1 sucks? So to be clear a different synthetic oil will run that much cooler? __________________ Magnacharger TVS2300 / Roto-Fab CAI / ACT Twin-disc clutch + flywheel / Livernois Motorsports Duel Fuel Pump / Modified stock engine cover / ARH 1-7/8 Long Tube Headers + High Flow cats / Magnaflow 3" Cat-back / Eibach Springs / Pfadt Sway Bars / Stillen slotted/drilled rotors, hard lines and Hawk pads / Barton Short-Shifter / CBD Spoiler / GM Heritage Grill / Forgestar F14 20x11/20x9 Matte Black / Nitto NT05 Tires 565WHP/570TQ

06-25-2010, 11:42 PM	#6
obe1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 IOM, 1995 Blown Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 237	I read that Mobil 1 was rated to handle up to 300 F. I use Mobil 1 in my blown 4th Gen and see the same oil temps as you at Willow. If you back off the throttle for a lap you'll see the temps come back down pretty quickly. __________________ 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Metallic 1995 Z28 - blown, intercooled and nitrous injected - Sold 1968 Camaro - Sold 2019 Corvette Grand Sport

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06-06-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
Boosted IBM Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ashburn,VA Posts: 147	I would look into a larger oil cooler for sure.

06-08-2010, 07:31 PM	#4
mmbarberoilman Drives: 2SS, 48 Plymouth, 77 Coup Deville Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Warren Michigan Posts: 218	Use a better oil

06-26-2010, 03:32 AM	#7
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Mobil 1 can handle it. If you are going to be tracking the car alot I would look into a bigger oil cooler and even tranny cooler also.