Glossary / General

oil temperature

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Oil temperature is how hot the oil in the engine gets. It's important because oil helps keep the engine running smoothly, and if it gets too hot, it can cause problems.

Technical Definition

Oil temperature refers to the temperature of the engine oil, which is crucial for maintaining proper lubrication and performance. Higher oil temperatures can indicate stress on the engine, while lower temperatures may suggest inadequate lubrication.

Hear It Discussed

"Whenever we do car Ikes, the oil temperature will get above and beyond, you know, 240 degrees. I mean, I think we've seen up to 250 degrees."
Outdated Car Advice! | Ep. 343 TFL Car Chat 03:18

"And I wouldn't drive it hard until I got oil temperature on it. But I would just drive it because they're designed to work best whilst they're moving along the road."
Air-Cooled Porsche Masterclass: Buying & Ownership Secrets with Adrian Crawford 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 34:25

"heads up display, ... spentometer, oil temperature, everything displayed out over the front of the hood."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 9, 2026 - Hour 1 - Why Your Car Is Quietly Burning More Gas Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 26:03