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      04-27-2017, 12:18 AM   #54
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Originally Posted by STR8-6IX View Post
the 1 series does not have enough space in the instrument cluster to include temp gauges.
They could at least write the oil temperature as a number along with the other information you can scroll through at the bottom of the instrument panel.

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Originally Posted by STR8-6IX View Post
.. assume your car runs hot. it IS running hot. you can remove your plastic engine cover + insulation underneath and use a good quality 5w40 oil like liqui moly to help combat temps. always drive conservatively before parking or at least crank the heater up for a couple minutes so the electric water pump isnt circulating boiling hot coolant when the engine is shut off.
I am more worried about not knowing when the oil is warm enough before track sessions.
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