Does engine oil affect temperature?
Does engine oil affect temperature? You don't have proper lubrication which in turn increases the friction between the moving parts and this increase in friction increase your engine temperature. So, YES low engine oil causes high engine temperatures. What is the ideal engine oil temperature? A quality conventional motor oil will tolerate oil sump temperatures of up to 250 degrees, but starts breaking down over 275 degrees. The traditional approach is to try to hold oil temperatures between 230 and 260 degrees. What are the symptoms of low oil pressure? Below are the top 5 symptoms that you can expect...