VTS oil temp gauge - what is the temperature?

[PetrolHeadSeb]

Does anyone know what temperature the markings on the VTS oil temperature gauge actually represent? I'm guessing min 50, mid 90, max 130?

I originally posted this in the interior / styling forum, but got no response so thought I'd try here instead :A:

[SaxSpeed]

i dont know but the perfect running temprature for getting the most out of ur engine is 72 degrees, and id guess the max would be less than 100 degrees, just a guess mate

[PetrolHeadSeb]

Is the optimum temperature really only 72 degrees? That's lower than I'd have thought, I'm no expert at all, but I know that 306 gti's and Audi TT's both settle when the oil is 90 degrees so would have thought the VTS would be the same?

[raunchz]

I'm not expert but the operating temp of the oil under normal use isn't 72 degrees !

[johnnyg_vts]

72 is too cold, it should be about 90 degrees c as stated.

[PetrolHeadSeb]

I think mine runs a bit hot then, even when it's just driven gently it sits just above the middle. When I drive it moderately hard, it creeps up to around 3/4.

I've only just got the car and although the oil is fresh I'm not sure what grade it is, so I'm going to try changing it and see if that makes a difference.

[johnnyg_vts]

The oil and water temp gauges are notoriously varied in accuracy.
Take the readings with a pinch of salt. If it runs ok and has enough oil and coolant and the engine doesn't use any oil or coolant I really wouldn't worry.

[gavin_t]

Mine usually sits on the middle line. Went to 3/4 once but that was coming off of a track session