what are the coolant temps?

cb

 

Sorry I haven't checked this thread in a while.

I don't have an oil pressure gauge so I'm not exactly sure. No outward signs of high or low pressure though.

I am planning on getting aftermarket gauges at some point, but don't wanna cheap out on those just to have something. I have prioritized spending money on potential fixes than on gauges, but I know it's hard to get an accurate read on things until I have accurate gauges.

It has persisted for over a year. Temps didn't go much above 70 in winter but it's back in full force this summer.

A lower temp oil cooler thermostat actually could hurt a street car for reasons I won't get into here.

Thanks scheides. I am pretty meticulous with all things, not just cars. I follow the adage of "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

I did a quick visual of the duct and the cooler itself and all looked fine. I didn't take the bumper off and look around though; I need to do more thorough checks but it's hard to find time with an 8-week old daughter.

Stock engine temp gauge reads normal but I know it's actually indicating a range and not an exact temp, so it doesn't provide me much info. I still need to order the thermostat and flush the coolant to rule out those things as a possibility.

 

Update: replaced my thermostat yesterday (finally) and that seems to have done the trick. I'll have to drive a bit more to make sure but, so far, everything is acting as it was and should be. Such a relief and I'm kind of pissed at myself for not addressing it sooner. Live and learn.

Also, I tracked down the oil cooler "thermostat" which isn't referred to as a thermostat, rather an "oil cooler bypass valve," part #MD356695. I bought one of those too, just in case the coolant thermostat didn't do the trick.