C182 Oil Temperatures

Danlj wrote:

'The volume of oil in the case isn't important in oil
cooling, it's
the oil flow through and air flow across the oil cooler
that are.'

Two items. One, 40 + years of experience in my club
with our 182 says that the oil temp is cooler if you
put in 10 quarts than if you put in 12 (the max mark
on the dip stick). Item Two, 10 quarts of oil in the
sump will have more surface area of the sump covered
with hot oil, thus there is more area for heat dissipation
through the pan with 10 quarts than with 6. I bet
it will be hotter yet with only 6 quarts onboard.

First step in solving your oil temp issue is to check
the calibration of the temp gauge. Second, try using
about 10 quarts instead of the full 12 that the dipstick
shows you can put in. Third, get out the Maintenance
Manual and see where things are in the oil cooling
system. Look for things that could restrict the flow
of oil. Fourth, make sure you have good baffles to
direct the air through the cooler, and not lust let
the air in somewhere near the cooler.

Cindy, feel free to chime in with your experiences.

Steve Leonard