What does it mean when the temperature light comes on?
Should You Keep Driving If Your Engine Temperature Warning Light is On? This temperature warning light means that your engine is running at a temperature that is too high – in other words, your engine is overheating. If your vehicle’s cooling system is working properly, this should never occur.
What is normal for oil temperature?
A quality conventional motor oil will tolerate oil sump temperatures of up to 250 degrees, but starts breaking down over 275 degrees. The traditional approach is to try to hold oil temperatures between 230 and 260 degrees.
Does thicker oil run hotter?
Thicker oils have a higher co-efficient of friction. They do NOT ‘run cooler’ than lighter oils.
What does the oil temperature warning light mean?
Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Propel levels and temperature of transmission oil, also called transmission fluid, are vital to your car’s transmission working properly. This indicator light is warning you that the transmission fluid’s temperature too high, which can lead to transmission failure.
What to do when the at oil temp light flashes?
If the AT Oil Temp light flashes while driving, please stop the car as quickly as possible in a safe place and allow the engine to cool or idle until the light goes off. If you keep driving the car in such condition for long you could cause more expensive transmission damage to your car.
Why does my Subaru at oil temp light come on?
The Subaru at oil temperature light coming on when driving or while the car engine is running simply means or indicates that the fluid temperature of the automatic transmission is too hot or higher than normal.
When to warm up the oil temperature sensor?
When you first start your vehicle on cold mornings, let the car idle for about five minutes until the oil gets a chance to warm up. This way, your engine will run more efficiently and live much longer. The oil temperature sensor is an important piece to know when your oil is warmed up when working properly.