1600cc VW Thing Oil Temperature Data

by Dale Mueller

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VW Thing, stock 1600cc dual port engine recently rebuilt

I had two situations which contributed to the heat that should be mentioned:

1. I had pulled out the airseal in the crank hole in the cooling tin as I was showing the car with the crank in place.
2. My oil filter and some tubing are in the engine compartment and are contributing a lot of heat.

Speed (MPH)	RPM	Ambient Temperature (F)	Oil Temperature (F)	Oil Pressure (PSI)	Terrain	Elevation (Feet)
60	3000	41	215	40	Level with small hills Max 2000' climb	>4200
60	3000	43	230	40	Level with small hills Max 2000' climb	>4200
60	3000	46	220	40	Level with small hills Max 2000' climb	>4200
60	3000	60	220	40	Mostly Flat, Springfield to Vancouver	200
60	3000	60	205	40	Hilly, Vancouver to Shelton
60	3000	61	215	40	Hilly, Vancouver to Shelton
60	3000	81	240	30	Long hill approaching Tumwater from Shelton
53.7	2500	87	235	35	Hilly, Shelton to Vancouver
53.7	2500	94	235	35	Hilly, Shelton to Vancouver
53.7	2500	95	240	30	Flat, Wilsonville, OR	200
53.7	2500	84	236	35	I-5	200
60	3000	56	210	40	Leave Springfield for Willamette Pass
53.7	2500	56	225	40	Climbing Hill
60	3000	73	235	35	Chemult Area, Flat	>4300
53.7	2500	70	235	35	Chiloquin	4200
53.7	2500	68	232	36	Beside Klamth Lake	4200

AVERAGES:

Speed (MPH)	RPM	Ambient Temperature (F)	Oil Temperature (F)	Oil Pressure (PSI)	Terrain	Elevation (Feet)
57	2781	67	227	37

Speedometer Calibration Note:
50 Speedo = 53.7 Actual
55 Speedo = 60 Actual

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