What does it mean when it says oil temperature?
The AT Oil Temp is the indicator that gives details about the temperature of your transmission fluid. When it reaches temperatures that are way too high, the light will come on and let you know that something is going on. The warning comes because your transmission and engine can only handle so much heat.
What is the oil temp supposed to be?
For non-synthetic motor oil, the traditional approach is to try to hold oil temperatures between 110C and 125 degrees (~230-260F). For full synthetic motor oil, maximum can exceed 300 degrees. In all cases, less than 100C (212F) will cause water buildup in the crankcase.
How can I tell the temperature of my cooking oil?
One way is to drop a kernel of popcorn into the oil. If the popcorn pops, it tells you the oil is between 325 and 350 F, in the right temperature range for frying. The easiest and safest method is to stick the end of a wooden spoon into the oil.
What does the at oil temp light mean?
At Oil Temp: Meaning, Causes & Fix for Subaru AT Oil Temp light flashing. Sharing is caring! You are driving and suddenly the AT Oil Temp light started flashing it could mean a couple of things.
How can you tell if your oil temperature sensor is failing?
One way to know your oil temperature sensor is failing is if you get false readings due to the electrical signal output by the temperature sensor. These are indicated by the temperature gauge going from cool to hot in one minute.
Why is it important to know the oil temperature?
Oil temperature is probably the most important thing to know, specifically for those of us who are pushing our cars hard. Free reving (or worse – racing) on an engine that has not fully reached it’s oil operating temperature is extremely dangerous. But don’t think that the coolant gauge will tell you this information – it won’t.