hey there,

how do u guys know when your engine temp is ready for hard accelerating ? My engine "water temp" is at the operating temp after like.. 5 minutes ? But I think the oil needs a lot longer (and oil is more important than water) ?

My water temp is normally ar 84-90 celsius degree (183 - 195 fahrenheit).

 

Well I know if my AP2 (2006 MY) has three bars in the temperature readout, I can go to redline.

 

are u serious ? The normal water temp should be at 8-10 bars (maybe +- a little) ?!

At 3 bars (that happens to me after 2 mins of driving) NOTHING in your engine can be an operating temps?

 

Different years have different IPs.

8 bars on AP2 = 3 bars on AP1.

 

oh okay.. didnt know that

So I can expect my engine & oil to be at the perfect operating state when my water temp is at 8 bars ?

 

Once you hit 8 bars, typically you're too drunk to go anywhere.

 

I usually assume once the engine temp gauge reads normal operating temp that it's ready to go. If you are concerned just take it easy for a few minutes afterward. I think it's a little overkill but you can never be too cautious I guess.

 

Well played, sir.

 

I pay attention to how the transmission shifts, since I prefer everything to be near operating temperature before going full throttle. Once the transmission shift is smooth, then its ready.

 

Looool

Once the water is up to temp, the oil usually is also, or is close to getting there. If its a very hot and sunny day, that might cause the water to heat up quicker than the oil. Best bet is to just wait a few min after water is up to temp.
You can also get an oil pressure or a temp gauge to be sure. If your car is NA, a few degrees under operating temp really shouldn't hurt it anyway