What is the normal oil temperature for Volkswagen?
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The normal oil temperature for Volkswagen is around 90 degrees Celsius. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, primarily serves the following functions: 1. Lubrication and friction reduction; 2. Auxiliary cooling; 3. Sealing and leak prevention; 4. Rust and corrosion prevention; 5. Vibration damping and cushioning; 6. Cleaning and purification. Volkswagen's vehicle lineup includes models such as the Lavida, Lamando, Passat, Sagitar, and Golf. Taking the Golf 2021 model as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4296mm, width 1788mm, height 1471mm, with a wheelbase of 2636mm, a fuel tank capacity of 51 liters, and a trunk capacity of 380 liters. It is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 85kW and a maximum torque of 200Nm.
I've been driving a Volkswagen for three years and find that the oil temperature is most normal between 90 to 110 degrees Celsius. It rises to around 120 degrees when driving on the highway, especially noticeable when climbing hills with the AC on in summer. But just keep an eye on the dashboard—as long as it doesn't exceed 130 degrees and the blue oil temperature warning light isn't on, it's fine with newer models. Don't panic if the oil temperature is high; first, check if the coolant is sufficient and if the cooling fan is running. Last year, my car's oil temperature spiked to 128 degrees in traffic, and it turned out to be due to a lot of willow catkins clogging the radiator gaps. By the way, a faulty electronic thermostat can also cause the oil temperature to go out of control. A friend's car once had this issue, leading to thinning oil and even engine cylinder scoring.
It's quite common for the Volkswagen oil temperature gauge needle to point slightly above 90 degrees. For city commuting, it usually stays between 90-100 degrees, and I've even seen it reach 110 degrees on the highway. I've heard that MQB platform turbocharged cars have strong heat resistance, with oil temperature only soaring sharply when coolant temperature exceeds 110 degrees. Last time at the dealership, a technician told me that if the oil temperature sensor fails, the dashboard readings would jump erratically, and the only accurate measurement would be through an OBD scanner reading the data stream. Once when I was driving my Tiguan uphill on a mountain road, the oil temperature needle suddenly shot to the red zone, scaring me into pulling over immediately. It turned out to be caused by a stuck thermostat, and after replacing it with a genuine part, everything returned to normal. Now when I occasionally see the oil temperature hit 120 degrees, I don't panic too much.
