High Oil Temps after 1st oil change
Just performed my 1st oil change at 25 hrs. and changed from Mobile One V-twin to Aero Shell Sport, which i was told was developed for the Rotax. Took a x-country trip today and on initial climb out noticed higher oil temps. Watched very closely what was going on and have determined that The A/S oil brought temps up at least 10 degrees. IMO my 12 has oil temps that trend upward, more than I would like, but that could be me going from Lyc/Cont. to the Rotax and just getting used to it. I was unable to climb from sea level to 3500' without the oil being scorched. As I said, the situation was under control but was none the less eye-opening. At 4900 rpm/103 Knots/2100'/22 Celsius/ the temps were 250 Deg. . I have seen 240 degree temps before, but not at a low rpm, level flight and reasonably good speed. Make no mistake, this oil wanted to go higher and would have if not closely managed. Looks like it's back to Mobile One. As per Lockwood's advice, my static prop rpm is 4900. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks in advance.
Just performed my 1st oil change at 25 hrs. and changed from Mobile One V-twin to Aero Shell Sport, which i was told was developed for the Rotax. Took a x-country trip today and on initial climb out noticed higher oil temps. Watched very closely what was going on and have determined that The A/S oil brought temps up at least 10 degrees. IMO my 12 has oil temps that trend upward, more than I would like, but that could be me going from Lyc/Cont. to the Rotax and just getting used to it. I was unable to climb from sea level to 3500' without the oil being scorched. As I said, the situation was under control but was none the less eye-opening. At 4900 rpm/103 Knots/2100'/22 Celsius/ the temps were 250 Deg. . I have seen 240 degree temps before, but not at a low rpm, level flight and reasonably good speed. Make no mistake, this oil wanted to go higher and would have if not closely managed. Looks like it's back to Mobile One. As per Lockwood's advice, my static prop rpm is 4900. Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks in advance.
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