220 Degree Engine Temperature Normal?

[JCAntimatter]

My engine temp has been up to 220 degrees, is that normal?

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[bytheway]

That’s your oil temp. Yes that’s normal depending on driving conditions and outside temperature. Mine is usually around 190-205 depending on city or highway. I’m guessing it’s either really hot where you live or you were driving fast.

 

[dgorsett]

My engine oil temp and transmission temp run around 220 often, seems normal. Just FYI, what we used to know as engine temp is really coolant temp which shows on the bar gauge below the analog speedo. Mine usually runs three or four bars, whatever that is, but well below the H where you need to worry. The digital info is oil temp and transmission temp, which we used to be blissfully ignorant of.

 

[RagnarKon]

Yes. 190 - 220º F is “normal”.

I don’t know when the warning light will illuminate… but if you get up to 245º - 250º range… it’s getting toasty.

 

[bytheway]

If it makes you feel any better, motor oil is tested for viscosity at 100* C which is 212 F. So that’s pretty much the wheelhouse for where they expect it to operate.

 

[AceGoliath]

When I was doing the Bronco Off Roadeo in Moab on a hot 90 degree day the temperature was in the 230s.

 

[sledboy]

My engine oil temp got up to 242 degrees the other day while towing up a mountain. I did a little research and found TFL's video of them towing with their Bronco. Their oil temp got up to 244 degrees. This is a little warm for my liking but still wasn't into the "red" so I guess it's alright.

 

[Jazer]

I have noticed mine will run 195-205 maybe 210 pretty consistently with the top fully on/latched & AC on. In the same temps/driving type, but with the soft top back (position 1) and the AC off, I will more regularly see temps around 220. I have noticed a very consistent difference here. I think the extra drag from the soft top might add just enough resistance to make the engine work a lil harder and/or the AC being on/off also plays a part with the thermostat opening, and/or fan operation etc. I found it to be interesting how consistent it would run 10-15 degrees hotter when the top is back though, lol.

 

[cowman]

My engine temp has been up to 220 degrees, is that normal?

It is in Texas....

 

[Nolabel]

My engine temp has been up to 220 degrees, is that normal?

Is that with your ac on or off? My Bronco runs under 200 all day with the ac on but a few minutes after I turn the ac off the temp stays between 210 and 225.

 

[JCAntimatter]

Is that with your ac on or off? My Bronco runs under 200 all day with the ac on but a few minutes after I turn the ac off the temp stays between 210 and 225.

That's with the top down and the AC off. I was wondering if the AC being off was causing it to run a little hotter. I guess so. Thanks!

 

[JCAntimatter]

It is in Texas....

NY. Only about 80 degrees out.

 

[JCAntimatter]

I have noticed mine will run 195-205 maybe 210 pretty consistently with the top fully on/latched & AC on. In the same temps/driving type, but with the soft top back (position 1) and the AC off, I will more regularly see temps around 220. I have noticed a very consistent difference here. I think the extra drag from the soft top might add just enough resistance to make the engine work a lil harder and/or the AC being on/off also plays a part with the thermostat opening, and/or fan operation etc. I found it to be interesting how consistent it would run 10-15 degrees hotter when the top is back though, lol.

Thank you!

 

[JCAntimatter]

My engine oil temp got up to 242 degrees the other day while towing up a mountain. I did a little research and found TFL's video of them towing with their Bronco. Their oil temp got up to 244 degrees. This is a little warm for my liking but still wasn't into the "red" so I guess it's alright.

interesting

 

[JCAntimatter]

My engine oil temp and transmission temp run around 220 often, seems normal. Just FYI, what we used to know as engine temp is really coolant temp which shows on the bar gauge below the analog speedo. Mine usually runs three or four bars, whatever that is, but well below the H where you need to worry. The digital info is oil temp and transmission temp, which we used to be blissfully ignorant of.

I see. Thank you.

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