Assuming you have an accurate way of measuring it, there’s good reason to fret about high and even low oil temperature.
As you read this December issue, your current goal might be moving (and keeping) the oil temp needle into the green, but think beyond the calendar. There could be a variety of reasons you are seeing high and low readings, and the fix might be easier than you think. We’ve seen shops and owners tear into the engine looking for a problem that didn’t really exist inside. Here’s a technician’s way to troubleshoot the basics first.