"Normal" oil temp

Talk about general things related to the new VW Scirocco in here.
Post Reply
Simebaby
Posts: 12
Joined: Sat May 19, 2012 7:31 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Candy White
With a: DSG box

"Normal" oil temp

Post by Simebaby »

Hi All
Just wondered what the normal oil temp for a 2.0 TDI (170) should be. I've just had a thermostat replaced and so I've been checking the oil temps - once warmed up I'n running 92-95 when normal driving, up to 98-99 when putting the foot down, and when idling around 89-90. Temps stable after around 20 mins of driving (from cold). Just wondered if these seem ok or are they a bit low?
Cheers
Si
User avatar
Roy_01
Posts: 1701
Joined: Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:51 pm
I drive a: 2.0 TDI 140
In: Sumatra
With a: DSG box

Re: "Normal" oil temp

Post by Roy_01 »

Totally normal if you are talking about degrees Celcius.
Cuprabob
Posts: 5036
Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:31 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Panoramic Roof, 19" Black Luganos, Vienna Leather, Parking Sensors, DAB, Dynaudio, Bluetooth, Cruise, Folding Mirrors, Xenons
Location: S/W Scotland

Re: "Normal" oil temp

Post by Cuprabob »

Temps you are getting are perfectly normal. Mine varies between low 90s upto around 105 depending upon load and ambient temp.
timc
Posts: 111
Joined: Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:03 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Pewter Grey
With a: DSG box
Options: Retro fit LED Mirror,Door Puddle Lights, Cruise. Kenwood DNX516DABS, Android box + Kodi, JL Audio amp, JBL GTO Speakers, Reversing Camera. Polar FIS+, XDS, Oscarli magic

Re: "Normal" oil temp

Post by timc »

^^ mine too
xjay1337
Posts: 1148
Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:03 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Hybrid VKLR, BSR Ported Head, BSR Valve Springs, BSR CP3, THS IC, Revo /Forge Intake, Oil Cooler, , 3” Eurojet TBE, AKS SS kit, Recaro PP, Schroth 4 point, Rear seat delete, R bumper, CF GT24 Bonnet, VWR Spoiler, OZ 18x9 Et43, DB9 BBK w/ 340mm discs, pMu H16, S3 rear brakes, DNX520VBT, Hertz Audio
Location: Da Endz, Berkshire

Re: "Normal" oil temp

Post by xjay1337 »

I get between 80 and 120 depending on driving conditions.
Anything up to 115-120 is fine. I wouldn't have it get higher than about 125 for extended periods personally but I've only ever had this sort of temperature on track.
Image
click for build thread
Check out Fat Bear Photography
User avatar
Deagol
Posts: 640
Joined: Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:09 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Deep Black
With a: Manual box
Options: Parking sensors, Winter pack, Black Leather, Flat Tyre indicator, Mudflaps
Pump & Music from another dimension
Location: Cornwall

Re: "Normal" oil temp

Post by Deagol »

I'd say your readouts are normal for UK driving under usual conditions. My TDi 170 tends to deliver these after 15 minutes of starting from cold so I'd say your car is like everybody else's.
The oil temp reading goes from "---" to "50" after about 7 to 9 minutes for me, depending on outdoor temperature and the weight of my right foot (although I refrain from giving it welly unless the engine is warmed up, to reduce wear damage through cold oil etc)

D
Baptised with Aerosmith
pokeiarda
Posts: 27
Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2015 4:55 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 140/150
In: Viper Green
With a: Manual box
Options: Celtic tuning remap

Re: "Normal" oil temp

Post by pokeiarda »

I drive a golf and scirocco the temps look good i have slightly higher temp on the golf

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
x.laura.x
Posts: 119
Joined: Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:50 pm
I drive a: 2.0 TDI 140
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Location: Manchester

Re: "Normal" oil temp

Post by x.laura.x »

Good thread,

mine sits around 90- has touched 100 so I just slow down , :)
Post Reply