Oil temperature

Oil temperature: Temperature control is essential for 100% engine oil performance.

For a stock engine car, the oil temperature will reach about 90°C to 105°C when cruising at 100 km/h on the highway. Since the temperature rises even more during circuit driving, be sure to cool the oil when it reaches 130℃.
Above 130°C, the performance and life of the oil will begin to decline rapidly. (Oil performance varies by manufacturer and brand, so please consult your dealer for details.)

If the oil temperature exceeds 140℃, oil pressure will not be normal, so care must be taken not to raise the oil temperature too high. If an oil cooler is installed, it is recommended that the capacity be set so that the oil temperature during circuit driving is between 90℃ and 110℃. For reference, the oil temperature of Class 3 NA engine cars in Super endurance race is stable at around 100℃.

ADVANCE FD and Defi Sports Display F have a warm-up mode that changes to a blue display when the oil temperature is lower than the set temperature. This can be used as a guide for warm-up operation.

OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Products displaying Oil Temperature Defi Sports Display F
ADVANCE FD (Sensors must be purchased separately)
ADVANCE Oil Temperature Guage
DIN-Gauge
Racer Gauge Temperature Gauge
Display Range 50℃~150℃
(Racer Gauge Temperature Gauge:30℃~150℃)
(ADVANCE ZD Temperature Gauge:0℃~150℃)
Guideline for Warning Point 138℃
Parts that need be purchased separately Sandwich-type sensor attachment for installing to oil filter (screw size 1/8PT)
Sealing tape
Recommended sensor installation position Install the center attachment between the engine and the oil filter.

Cautions for sensor installation

  • Defi recommends installing the sensor by inserting a commercially available attachment between the engine and the oil filter.
  • Although there is a method to drill a hole in the oil pan and install the sensor directly, please avoid installing the sensor in the drain part of the oil pan. The sensor harness may become twisted and disconnected during an oil change.