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C182 Oil Temp
Don't put more than 10 quarts in it. More oil, nose
high attitude, the oil gets hotter as it gets thrown up into the back cylinders by the crank. You will also probably notice a lot of oil on the belly, too. Check the oil level with the nose strut compressed, and keep it between 9 and 10. If you go much below 8, you don't have enough oil to do the job and keep it cool. There are other things that can be limiting oil flow through your existing cooler making it seem like your cooler isn't working. Heard of a vernitherm? I think that is what it is called. Basically, an oil system thermostat. Maybe yours is sticking or restricting flow? I would check out what you have and what you are doing before you go trying to change the system. Also, an oil filter with an air duct out the back of the cooling baffle can further aid cooling the oil. Just a few thoughts. Steve Leonard |
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