1996 GMC C1500 Oil Temperature

ace769 · Posted at Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:38 am

Engine Cooling problem
1996 GMC C1500 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 131,00 miles

What should my oil temperature be on averavge? I installed an oil temperature gauge and I am concerned with its accuracy. It reads 215 degrees all the time after warm up. Is this temperature safe to be running all the time?

Thanks,

Vince

Jacobandnickolas · Posted at Mon Dec 15, 2008 8:29 am

Hi:
215 degrees is about average. The engine is designed to run around 200, so 215 (internally) isn't too bad.