Since the Cayman S doesn't have an oil temp. indicator how do you know when the oil is at the righ temp. and that you can push the engine?


Looking forward to getting mine at the end of July.Wish I was 2 months older!


German

I just wait till my water temperature is pointing straight up.

Shane

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Shane

2006 Carrera White Cayman S
1998 Subaru Legacy GT

In a fairly normal (like mid-70s F) ambient temperature, I think you'd be safe if you drove easy, avoiding RPMs over 4000 (yeah, I know - sounds a lot like break in) for about 10 minutes or so. From what I understand, the coolant temp comes up faster then the oil temp - so just because your coolant temp is at 175, doesn't necessarily mean the oil os ready for you to step on it.. I adjust the time higher or lower depending on the ambient temps, but generally speaking, about 10 minutes of easy-does-it should do it. If the car's been sitting for a while, I always take it easy a little while, too - the coolant tends to hold onto it's heat better than the oil.

brad


Edited by - beez on 05/29/2006 3:54:03 PM

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I wait till my temperature gauge is at 175F.

Russ

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I follow the advice of Beez as well. Oil temperature and pressure does not come up as quickly as water temp. Even if the water temp is 175, the oil pressure could still be a little high. 10 minutes sounds about right regardless (if driving). In the winter and in very cold temps, 10 minutes at idle may not be enough to just get in and drive it like you stole it. Actually drive it for 10 minutes and you should be fine.

Shane

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Shane

2006 Carrera White Cayman S
1998 Subaru Legacy GT

Helo,

You guys are probably correct. I notice that my car reached 175 in about 4 or 5 minutes!

Russ

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Thank you guys, so I should remember that :


1) water temperature goes up pretty fast but is not the same as oit temp.


2) oil takes more time to get at optimal temperature (10 minutes driving)


3) if the croc has not been driven for some time, allow more than 10 minutes


4) if the weather is especially cold (or if the car stays outside in cold weather), allow more than 10 minutes


German

I would say 10-15 minutes of normal driving will set your oil temperature at the normal level. As others have said, never use the water temperature gauge as that gets to normal operating temperature very quickly - well before the oil has heated up.


You should also drive the car as soon as possible after starting it rather than starting it and wating for it to warm up. This will warm up the oil far quicker than idle.