991.2 oil temp-normal vs. sport mode
took a long road trip and noticed a big difference in the oil temp in normal versus sport mode. This was interstate driving in 85 degree weather.
The temp in normal mode ran hotter...varied between 220-230 degrees ...however in sport mode it dropped to 196-203 degrees. This may be a dumb question, but why would that make a difference? |
Better gas mileage with a hotter engine. Extra cooling for track use.
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All newer Porsches are designed to run hot for emissions purposes. Both my 981 Cayman and my Carrera T run hotter in normal mode versus Sport mode. In fact my Cayman runs hotter going to the grocery store in normal mode than it does on the track in sport mode. This was true even before adding the third radiator! Another fun fact.. the Cayman mpg increased about 20% when I got a Cobb tune. More power plus more mpg. Win win! Of course the track mpg is still only about 7-8. |
Thanks...so I assume the ECU controls when the thermostat opens in the various modes? |
I noticed my oil temperature had climbed up to 237 degrees in "normal" climbing the Ridge Route on I-5 heading south towards Los Angeles from Bakersfield last Thursday afternoon. Over 100 degrees outside and climbing in 6th gear doing over 75 mph. I clicked it into "sport' and within 10 miles or so it had dropped down to 194 degrees oil temperature nearly matching the 196 degrees water temperature.
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Originally Posted by swisman
(Post 15156605)
Thanks...so I assume the ECU controls when the thermostat opens in the various modes? |
I should have mentioned that my 991.2 is a GTS...so no louvers. |
Have only had my new PDK 991.2 C2S for 4 weeks, 500 miles, but will say this. Have never seen my oil temp above 210F, even in mid - 90s and one wet DE track day. It runs cooler than my previous manual 991.1 C2S Coupe that would go above 235F. I'll update as i learn more...
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Originally Posted by 09RedGTS
Have only had my new PDK 991.2 C2S for 4 weeks, 500 miles, but will say this. Have never seen my oil temp above 210F, even in mid - 90s and one wet DE track day. It runs cooler than my previous manual 991.1 C2S Coupe that would go above 235F. I'll update as i learn more...
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991.1 does this as well... Only opens the extra radiator for sport mode I guess?
While I'd love to drive in sports mode (and cooler) all the time, I leave it in normal mode on purpose on occasion to bring the oil temp above water boiling point for a 15 minutes or what have you, on purpose...prevents the formation of mayonnaise ! |
My 991.2 GTS does the same in 100 plus degree Texas heat. Sport mode cools down the car effectively |
Originally Posted by Greg D.
(Post 15166471)
.prevents the formation of mayonnaise !
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Originally Posted by _RS_
(Post 15167182)
You're showing your age, when did you last see mayonnaise in any decent engine? :cheers:
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Got the same results with my GTS - question is what oil operating temp the engineers consider optimal. Has anyone found any literature on this? Assuming that they increased cooling for lowered temps with more aggressive or track driving to bring the temp back down to an optimal temp which is? There might be a good engineering reason for not running it cooler than optimal. |
Got the same results with my GTS - question is what oil operating temp the engineers consider optimal and why. Fuel economy, power, engine life? Assuming that they increased cooling for lowered temps with more aggressive or track driving to bring the temp back down to a specified range. Is this range what’s best for engine life? |
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