1996 GMC C1500 Oil Temperature

1996 GMC C1500
13,100 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ACE769
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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?

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Vince
Dec 2, 2008 at 12:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
215 degrees is about average. The engine is designed to run around 200, so 215 (internally) isn't too bad.
Dec 15, 2008 at 2:29 AM
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