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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel sidebar question: the highest temp. my 09 Z has seen is right under 220. what is the safest temperature before the "danger" zone? Most

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the highest temp. my 09 Z has seen is right under 220. what is the safest temperature before the "danger" zone?
Most oils are good to 300 F or more. Limp mode (280 F, IIRC) will protect the engine. Keep oil temp between 210 and 260 F and you should be OK.
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Most oils are good to 300 F or more. Limp mode (280 F, IIRC) will protect the engine. Keep oil temp between 210 and 260 F and you should be OK.
gotcha, I wasn't sure, as I have been hearing mixed things. I have an 09 (no stock oil cooler), and every time I see the temps near 220, i usually panic.

I've noticed, though, that if i turn on the AC, it somewhat cools the temps down?
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I've noticed, though, that if i turn on the AC, it somewhat cools the temps down?
When you turn on the A/C, the car kicks on both radiator fans.
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Curious what is the upper limits for the dyno and full synthetic oil in general?

My 2010 is at around 200 - 210 during normal driving with outside temp around 80's.

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Most oils are good to 300 F or more. Limp mode (280 F, IIRC) will protect the engine. Keep oil temp between 210 and 260 F and you should be OK.
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