Oil Temperature

[Boonie Lohwongwat]

On Wed, 2002-05-29 at 22:35, Omer Farooq Khan wrote:

> My reading barely got above 110*F after 15 minutes >
of driving so I think I should probably rethink how I
> have the sending unit mounted.  I used a 4ft
> stainless braided line from the back of the engine
into > a set of brass adapters.

If you only have an oil pressure sensor there, it is
okay. You should be able to get reasonable pressure
reading (a bit lower than where you tap it off).
However, the temp sensor will not be accurate. Oil is
just sitting there without circulation. And it is not
a good thermal conductor, therefore heat is not
reaching your sensor efficiently. The stainless steel
might even help cool down the oil inside.

Boonie