0200 Oil temp high?

Hi everyone,

I'm flying a 601XLB w/ a 0200 and this morning outside air time was around 82.  My cruise oil temp got up to 221 degrees.  Is this excessive or normal?  I don't have an oil cooler.  Don't know if I have enough room on the firewall to mount one.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by christopher fryatt on June 23, 2024 at 11:13am

dont worry, what grade oil are you using? 240 is redline

Permalink Reply by christopher fryatt on June 23, 2024 at 11:14am

do you have external filter assy?

Permalink Reply by Steve McIntosh on June 24, 2024 at 5:11am

Hi, External filter?  Not for sure what you mean?  I don't have an oil cooler. 

Permalink Reply by Steve McIntosh on June 23, 2024 at 11:20am
Hi! Phillips XC 20/50
Permalink Reply by christopher fryatt on June 24, 2024 at 7:35am

You can install an oil filter replacing the oil screen, usually from the pad on left rear of engine. Some report higher temps when installed. This is where the factory oil cooler adapter mounts (usually in seaplanes). Ensure engine baffles are doing a good job sealing up top, preventing airflow loss

Permalink Reply by Steve McIntosh on June 24, 2024 at 7:41am

Hi, Yes, I have an oil filter adapter on the back of the engine block and spin on filter. There is a “factory oil cooler”? 

Permalink Reply by christopher fryatt on June 24, 2024 at 3:45pm

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