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06-25-2012, 08:33 PM
rp's barth
oil temp
what should be a concern for oil temp on a 454 @ highway speeds? ( 55-60) I am around 210, where the water and trans run about 190??


Richard & Robin
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  • 1979 27'
  • 454 Chevy
  • P-32 Chassis
06-25-2012, 11:47 PM
Rusty
210°F is not excessive; contemporary oils can tolerate much higher.


Rusty

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