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AAA96
10-01-2020, 09:16 AM
Hey all! Since I’m a new owner and getting the feel for the car, was wondering what your normal operating temperatures are reading for coolant and oil. Also. What is your oil pressure at idle and under loads? I know this is generic, but just looking for what you all are seeing. Thanks.
txA&M08
10-01-2020, 09:24 AM
You're probably going to get readings all over the board but for me:
'13 GTS
Cruising -
Coolant: 185
Oil: 185
Peak after aggressive street driving -
Coolant:200ish
Oil: 210-215
After cruising to let it cool off -
Coolant: 190
Oil: 195
Idle pressure: 34-38psi
Under load, can't remember. 70-80s maybe.
These are all off the top of my head so don't take them to the bank.
swexlin
10-01-2020, 09:26 AM
On a hot day, my oil pressure can be as low as 28-30 at idle at a stop light. That's using stock 0W-40. Other numbers as above.
I wouldn't sweat the numbers, unless something is obviously different all of a sudden. I always drive with Gauges 2 up on the performance pages. Give you ALL the needed numbers at a quick glance on the big screen.
AAA96
10-01-2020, 09:30 AM
On a hot day, my oil pressure can be as low as 28-30 at idle at a stop light. That's using stock 0W-40. Other numbers as above.
I wouldn't sweat the numbers, unless something is obviously different all of a sudden. I always drive with Gauges 2 up on the performance pages. Give you ALL the needed numbers at a quick glance on the big screen.
Thanks for that suggestion!
txA&M08
10-01-2020, 11:59 AM
On a hot day, my oil pressure can be as low as 28-30 at idle at a stop light. That's using stock 0W-40.
Ya, it should be noted my numbers are with 15w50, so move everything down if using 0w40.
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