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I think my oil is running a little hot..

Originally Posted by cossie1600 Modern cars run hotter anyway for better efficiency Originally Posted by spearfish25 Turn on your AC and it'll run 10F cooler. that 2nd fan/more powerful fan

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Old 10-08-2010, 09:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Turn on your AC and it'll run 10F cooler.
that 2nd fan/more powerful fan setting with AC brings it down a little. Also, 220-230 is fine. I'd be worried if you're at 260 all the time. Also, limp mode doesn't even kick in till 280 (or 290 I think). So, you're MORE THAN fine. Enjoy driving the Z
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I think at 280 it turns into a Pumpkin?
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The correct answer was creme brulee. Creme brulee.
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