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sidewaysZL1 · 01-08-2014, 08:12 PM

I have a 2014 ZL1, trying to get to know the car and how it runs. First time with charger. Can someone tell me what the normal running temp for oil is. I have only 150 miles and seems to be running around 223-225. is this to high? Love the car so far

white ZL1 · 01-08-2014, 08:21 PM

Sounds fine.

2012-1822 · 01-08-2014, 08:27 PM

Honestly, haven't noticed the oil temp.

But just reminds me of a story. Friend of mine in high school had a 2 door Jeep Cherokee. I think it was a four banger., Anyway, he watched his oil pressure gauge real good, and that's how he knew his oil was in good shape. Until one day when the motor seized. That was the end of that Jeep.

That story has stuck with me. So I look at my gauges, but I splash a hair of Regean on there, trust but verify.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-08-2014, 08:34 PM

oil temp gauge is analog so I have no idea you read "223-225" however mine always seems to be straight up at 210 or a tick above at normal operating temp. At extreme situations, during road course sessions of 25 min, the oil temp can soar to over 300. Synthetic oil is good for 223-225 no problem.

sidewaysZL1 · 01-10-2014, 11:24 AM

the 2014 has a digital temp reading in the DIC under the performance menu. It has a range of 100 to 270 around 205 to 235 there are yellow bars on top and below the square markers that fill as the tempature rises.
I agree the analog shows just a tick over 210.

BaylorCamaro · 01-10-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

however mine always seems to be straight up at 210 or a tick above at normal operating temp.

Pretty cool you can get an exact number off of the DIC in the '14s.

Trickskier · 01-10-2014, 11:33 AM

I have a 2014 as well and my oil temp is the same as yours 223-226.

RLHMARINES · 01-10-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sidewaysZL1

the 2014 has a digital temp reading in the DIC under the performance menu. It has a range of 100 to 270 around 205 to 235 there are yellow bars on top and below the square markers that fill as the tempature rises.
I agree the analog shows just a tick over 210.

The DIC on my '13 has the water temp read out digitally but no oil temp, I'm pretty sure of it. Now I've got to go and take a short drive to check her out.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-10-2014, 01:25 PM

Someone confirm the temp reading in the new DIC is for oil and water...not just water temp. If you are looking at the dash reading for temp with the voltage on the next screen, this is definitely water temp in the 2012.

The Stig · 01-10-2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

Someone confirm the temp reading in the new DIC is for oil and water...not just water temp. If you are looking at the dash reading for temp with the voltage on the next screen, this is definitely water temp in the 2012.

Correct. But there is also the Oil Temp and Oil Pressure screen.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-10-2014, 02:18 PM

http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...4.jpg~original

yep...different for 2014

01-08-2014, 08:12 PM	#1
sidewaysZL1 Drives: yellow ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 2	oil temp ZL1 I have a 2014 ZL1, trying to get to know the car and how it runs. First time with charger. Can someone tell me what the normal running temp for oil is. I have only 150 miles and seems to be running around 223-225. is this to high? Love the car so far

01-08-2014, 08:27 PM	#3
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Honestly, haven't noticed the oil temp. But just reminds me of a story. Friend of mine in high school had a 2 door Jeep Cherokee. I think it was a four banger., Anyway, he watched his oil pressure gauge real good, and that's how he knew his oil was in good shape. Until one day when the motor seized. That was the end of that Jeep. That story has stuck with me. So I look at my gauges, but I splash a hair of Regean on there, trust but verify. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

01-08-2014, 08:34 PM	#4
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	oil temp gauge is analog so I have no idea you read "223-225" however mine always seems to be straight up at 210 or a tick above at normal operating temp. At extreme situations, during road course sessions of 25 min, the oil temp can soar to over 300. Synthetic oil is good for 223-225 no problem. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-10-2014, 01:25 PM	#9
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	Someone confirm the temp reading in the new DIC is for oil and water...not just water temp. If you are looking at the dash reading for temp with the voltage on the next screen, this is definitely water temp in the 2012. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-10-2014, 02:18 PM	#11
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...4.jpg~original yep...different for 2014 __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-08-2014, 08:21 PM	#2
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	Sounds fine.

01-10-2014, 11:24 AM	#5
sidewaysZL1 Drives: yellow ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 2	the 2014 has a digital temp reading in the DIC under the performance menu. It has a range of 100 to 270 around 205 to 235 there are yellow bars on top and below the square markers that fill as the tempature rises. I agree the analog shows just a tick over 210.

01-10-2014, 11:33 AM	#7
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,657	I have a 2014 as well and my oil temp is the same as yours 223-226.