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High oil temperature. (1/5)
 10/4/17 12:31pm
jas2fast
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I just noticed the LT1 oil temp was 240 degrees. I changed the oil and it was the same temp on the digital dash. The analog gauge reads about 160. It hardly moves. Any suggestions?
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Re: High oil temperature. (2/5)
 10/16/17 1:07am
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If you have a lower temp.on the anolog gauge i would say you have a bad temp. sensor for the digital gauge.Take a temp. reading at both sensors,if you get the same reading at both sensors,i would say you have a bad digital tempature gauge.GOOD LUCK.

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Re: High oil temperature. (3/5)
 11/21/17 10:21pm
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No I don't think so. Both sensors are in the same sensor body. I replaced it. The digital indication lowered about 5 or 10 degrees but the two are still far apart. LT1 oil is said to run quite hot. I believe the 220 digital indication not the 160 analog. How can I calibrate to analog gauge.
Re: High oil temperature. (4/5)
 11/22/17 5:25pm
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Then get a third reading if you have doubts.
Use an infared gun on different locations on the block if need be.
Re: High oil temperature. (5/5)
 11/23/17 11:40am
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What is the coolant temp showing when the oil temp is 240*?

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