01-18T my oil temp gauge doesn't seem to move much.... what is normal opperating temp? what kinds of readings are you guys getting? because mine never goes above about 160... and it starts at 150.............

 

around 175 when it's cold out average about 200 deg, never above 225 (for sure)... on my 1998 1.8tqm...

sensor? guage?...ionno...gl!

 

Thats weird, mines always at the begining 1998 1.8T

 

Guys, where do you find an oil gauge in B6 ???

 

yea mine doesn't move very much too, actually i was about to ask the same question. it was once above 200 for a while then i figured out that there is a problem with my oil level and i had to add 1.5 qt oil, from that point it never risedabove 160-170 range. so i thought that might be a good indication of watching your oil level. but i really don't know why it doesn't rise more or why the hell that indicator starts from 150... anyone has an idea?

 

When youre driving in 10-20 degree temps, its not going to move up much anytime soon. In these temps I have to be driving for 20 mins or more before it reaches 160-170. Summertime is usually about 225.

 

oil pressure gauge is better than a temp gauge or both

 

Thats why we have an "OIL" light that comes on if oil pressure gets too low.

 

but it dosnt give you a true reading?? same as a coolant warning ( light ) it also dosnt give any data because its not a gauge,

dont confuse warning lights with actual data ( digital or gauges ) a light is a light its either on or off

 

There is no confusion. Im just trying to make the point that if a dangerous condition occurs, you will be warned. You dont really NEED any extra gauges than what is already there unless you are moderately to heavily modded. Yes, a oil pressure gauge is better than a oil pressure warning light.