oil temps on N54/35i

m6pwr · 04-26-2010, 11:57 PM

What kind of oil temps are you running on the N54 when its warmed up and being exercised?

flpnout · 04-27-2010, 12:13 AM

Mine sits just slightly around 240 to 250 marker. And that was running hard Saturday in the switchbacks.

T89 · 04-27-2010, 11:51 AM

Between 100 and 120 C for me.

T

Vintage · 04-27-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by flpnout

Mine sits just slightly around 240 to 250 marker. And that was running hard Saturday in the switchbacks.

same for me

Memphis1 · 04-27-2010, 12:24 PM

ditto

s2000jan · 04-27-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by T89

Between 100 and 120 C for me.

T

same here

Memphis1 · 04-27-2010, 01:05 PM

just in case someone asks

115 degrees Celsius = 239 degrees Fahrenheit

BarrowJon · 04-27-2010, 04:36 PM

Running for almost 12 hours straight last Saturday, mostly interstate, averaging around 80 mph, gauge remained fixed at just short of 250.

kk1000 · 05-03-2010, 04:30 PM

240, but what amazes me is how long it takes to get there.

T89 · 05-03-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kk1000

240, but what amazes me is how long it takes to get there.

+1

T

m6pwr · 05-03-2010, 07:45 PM

Thanks everybody for your feedback. Looks like the oil cooler does a good job of keeping the oil temp under control. I am somewhat amazed that even with the Dinan stage II software (380 hp & 420 lb feet torque) the oil temps don't exceed 250 (as posted below by Rubber Ducky). Would be interesting to see what happens on the track. BMW CCA hasn't recognized the z4 convertible hardtop yet for Driver's Schools. Does anyone know if any other track organization allows the z4 to run?

jparnes1 · 05-03-2010, 08:45 PM

As a matter of fact, in the most recent Roundel mag someone wrote in to complain how BMW doesn't allow verts in their driving schools based on arbitrary rules, but Porsche clubs do allow them. Local chapters, like the Genesee Valley chapter here, follow suit and exclude convertibles. His point being that BMW verts are no less safe than Porsche verts.
So, at the present time take your Z4 to a Porsche event and have fun!

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m6pwr First Lieutenant 38 Rep 374 Posts Drives: '14 335i M sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	oil temps on N54/35i What kind of oil temps are you running on the N54 when its warmed up and being exercised?
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flpnout Major 83 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Mine sits just slightly around 240 to 250 marker. And that was running hard Saturday in the switchbacks. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX Last edited by flpnout; 04-27-2010 at 01:03 AM..
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T89 Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg iTrader: (0)	Between 100 and 120 C for me. T
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	ditto __________________
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	just in case someone asks 115 degrees Celsius = 239 degrees Fahrenheit __________________
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BarrowJon Private First Class 70 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	Running for almost 12 hours straight last Saturday, mostly interstate, averaging around 80 mph, gauge remained fixed at just short of 250.
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kk1000 New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: '11 X6-M/'10 Z4 & X5/'03 530i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greenwich, CT iTrader: (0)	240, but what amazes me is how long it takes to get there. __________________
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m6pwr First Lieutenant 38 Rep 374 Posts Drives: '14 335i M sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks everybody for your feedback. Looks like the oil cooler does a good job of keeping the oil temp under control. I am somewhat amazed that even with the Dinan stage II software (380 hp & 420 lb feet torque) the oil temps don't exceed 250 (as posted below by Rubber Ducky). Would be interesting to see what happens on the track. BMW CCA hasn't recognized the z4 convertible hardtop yet for Driver's Schools. Does anyone know if any other track organization allows the z4 to run?
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05-03-2010, 08:45 PM	#12
jparnes1 Colonel 248 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	As a matter of fact, in the most recent Roundel mag someone wrote in to complain how BMW doesn't allow verts in their driving schools based on arbitrary rules, but Porsche clubs do allow them. Local chapters, like the Genesee Valley chapter here, follow suit and exclude convertibles. His point being that BMW verts are no less safe than Porsche verts. So, at the present time take your Z4 to a Porsche event and have fun! __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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