Oil Temperature Increase - Need I worry?
Discussion
Can someone advise me on this issue, please?
I have a 2005 Mini Cooper S, 95K and counting. I made some recent updates to the car: changed the transmission fluid for Redline fluid, K&N air filter, and recently a replacement Nissens intercooler. A garage has done an oil and filter change recently.
What's happening that's new is the oil temperature goes up beyond the half-way mark when I drive a little 'harder'. Previously it stuck resolutely at half way, but now goes beyond this. It does come back down to half-way if I decrease speed.
The only thing I can think of is that the intercooler is not cooling enough when the engine is stressed. But does this sound likely? It was not a cheap replacement, but it was a lot cheaper than a real BMW one. Is this anything to worry about?
I have a 2005 Mini Cooper S, 95K and counting. I made some recent updates to the car: changed the transmission fluid for Redline fluid, K&N air filter, and recently a replacement Nissens intercooler. A garage has done an oil and filter change recently.
What's happening that's new is the oil temperature goes up beyond the half-way mark when I drive a little 'harder'. Previously it stuck resolutely at half way, but now goes beyond this. It does come back down to half-way if I decrease speed.
The only thing I can think of is that the intercooler is not cooling enough when the engine is stressed. But does this sound likely? It was not a cheap replacement, but it was a lot cheaper than a real BMW one. Is this anything to worry about?
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