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Old 07-13-2010, 06:54 AM
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Maybe it is indicated in the owners manual, but what is the maximum allowed oil temperature (in °C) for a 997 GT3?
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On hot days we see 250F = 121C in humid south FL. That is nowwhere near red, but I wonder what the guys see in CA and AZ..
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My stock gauge on a 6GT3 reads 1/4 inch to the right of straight up on track.
How hot is that?
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Originally Posted by 4porsh
My stock gauge on a 6GT3 reads 1/4 inch to the right of straight up on track.
How hot is that?
Isn't that gauge for water temp?
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My oil temp at the track is usually 250ish... when its get 100º+ in the summer it may creep to 275

Once you get past 300 mark,you might want to worry about cooling

We change oil for every event and use a double ester oil rated to 350º
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Originally Posted by GrantG
Isn't that gauge for water temp?
I think your right, but I am told that oil and water temps are close.



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