It's usually from about 210-240F, and no it's bone stock. I've read a couple other forums and people seem to think that's normal but I just want to make sure.
It is normal. You want oil temperature above 212f. Reason I am asking is that sometimes people put aftermarket thermostat that opens at 90c instead of 110c. It is located on oil filter housing and oil cooler lines go into it. Do you have actual radiator type oil cooler or “box” fluid/fluid heat exchanger?
To the best of my knowledge there has been no engine mods. What model/options included one from the factory?
I don't think so. I probably would has noticed it when I did the water pump.
I guess its a good thing I don't track it, just some spirited street driving.
You wouldn’t make it too far. N54’s are notorious “overheaters” on the track even with oil cooler (especially automatic). Most people go aftermarket bigger oil radiators or two.
Since it is for sale and not an issue I won't be doing that, maybe the next owner if they think it is a problem.
Base N55 has same set up as yours. Sport package and M sport have oil coolers.
2011 xDrive (which OP has) will not have the auxiliary oil cooler unless the car was ordered with the Sport or M Sport package and the high-performance tire option. That combination adds SA840 high-speed synchronization with the oil cooler.
Thanks everyone for your help, i figured out this is normal and I was just freaking out about it taking longer then normal on a cold winter day, my last car was always at the median so it just concerned me. Again I appreciate the contributions and help from everyone, have a great day.
What was your last car? Did it have oil temperature gauge or coolant temperature temperature gauge?
1997 subaru outback sport lmao.
I assume that was coolant gauge.
