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Originally Posted by 71RS/SS396
Doh.... I guess I should've realized that from the pictures. 
150* is too cool imho, what are your oil temps at that temp? |
I can't honestly answer that. i don't have an oil temp gauge.
My C-6 Z06 had a temp gauge, and it took FOREVER for the oil to get hot. Who can drive for 30-45 minutes to warm the oil every time before they lean on it?
My procedure has always been (right or wrong) to warm the engine up by driving gingerly for at least 10-15 minutes and make sure the coolant is up to temp. before jumping on it. And usually longer than that. My driving is more short acceleration blasts than autocross type driving. I may run it through 2 or 3 gears, than back off.
Is the oil up to temp? I highly doubt it. But I think it would take longer for the oil to get to full temp than I'm always willing to wait. FWIW, I've never had an engine failure. I think overall I'm easier on my motor than most guys.
All this discussion led me to do some 'net research. I found a very interesting site about motor oils. It has is a series of articles that are very enlightening.
I highly recommend this...
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/motor-oil-101/
Again, thanks for the input...
Bill