J230 High OIL Temp.

[Captain]

Thanks emaroo

 

It's on their website now.

 

 

[Yenn]

What did they do to oil levels? In my experience the addition of extra oil leads to greater oil consumption.

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

Hi Brent,

 

Jabiru followed up after my enquiry yesterday. They are sending at no charge mods for oil cooler surrounds etc. They will also send bottom cowl lips if they deem necessary.

 

Thanks again for your input.

 

 

[DrDexter1975]

Hi Yenn - the gist of the oil level advice was to keep the oil level at the bottom level mark of the dipstick. More oil than that would cause a greater temp.

 

 

[jcruffle]

For what is worth, I agree. I have found that the oil level is CRITICAL. For me today: 4500 ft: 18 deg OAT, 90 deg Oil Temp. The bottom mark seems to be ideal.

 

John

 

 

[Jabiru Phil]

Jab high oil temp.

 

Hi all!

 

Saturday was the first fly with the oil cooler mod fitted. Jamestown and return. The oil temp never got over 80 and the cylinder head temp was down 10 deg.

 

OAT was only 18 though. However I think that this mod did the trick. Thanks for all those who helped with the discussion.

 

Phil. :thumb_up:

 

 

[moroa]

j170? 4 cyl

 

does the 4 cyl instilation have same high temp problems?????