How do I know my engine temperature

In communiqué <87mypzjumj.fsf DeleteThis @nermal.unix-consult.com>, Timo Geusch
<tnewsSPAMMENOT DeleteThis @unixconsult.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom
>Pete Fisher <Peter DeleteThis @ps-fisher.demon.co.uk> writes:
>
>> In communiqué <87fxvrlbcf.fsf DeleteThis @nermal.unix-consult.com>, Timo Geusch
>> <tnewsSPAMMENOT DeleteThis @unixconsult.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom
>>>
>>>Oddly enough I had to convince Brian to use 20W50 in my GSA in the
>>>summer. He did concede that it was a good idea though once I pointed out
>>>to him what BMW recommended. It also made a big difference to the oil
>>>consumption - I don't think it used any on 20W50.
>>>
>>
>> Maiden's piss. Sir needs Castrol Formula RS10w 60 like what the Tart
>> demands.
>
>That's the kind of soup I was thinking of, although I don't know if 60
>oil is a bit too much for the boxer engine.
>

Well, I suppose, if it works as intended, it shouldn't get to 60 unless
it gets hot enough to need to be 60 IYSWIM. Apparently the classic mini
boys rate it enormously and those lumps weren't built for it. The only
place I can get it locally is a Subaru franchise (the WRX likes it
apparently). Otherwise you can order it by phone from Castrol Classic
oils. Oddly, I often see it on the shelf in French autoroute filling
stations, when I naturally snap up the odd litre.

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Pete Fisher <Peter.RemoveThis@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk> writes:

> In communiqué <87mypzjumj.fsf.RemoveThis@nermal.unix-consult.com>, Timo Geusch
> <tnewsSPAMMENOT.RemoveThis@unixconsult.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom
>>Pete Fisher <Peter.RemoveThis@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk> writes:
>>
>>> In communiqué <87fxvrlbcf.fsf.RemoveThis@nermal.unix-consult.com>, Timo Geusch
>>> <tnewsSPAMMENOT.RemoveThis@unixconsult.co.uk> cast forth these pearls of wisdom
>>>>
>>>>Oddly enough I had to convince Brian to use 20W50 in my GSA in the
>>>>summer. He did concede that it was a good idea though once I pointed out
>>>>to him what BMW recommended. It also made a big difference to the oil
>>>>consumption - I don't think it used any on 20W50.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Maiden's piss. Sir needs Castrol Formula RS10w 60 like what the Tart
>>> demands.
>>
>>That's the kind of soup I was thinking of, although I don't know if 60
>>oil is a bit too much for the boxer engine.
>>
>
> Well, I suppose, if it works as intended, it shouldn't get to 60
> unless it gets hot enough to need to be 60 IYSWIM.

I know that, but then again it should get to 60 around 100C IIRC. And
I'm pretty sure the oilhead BMWs reach that if you're stuck in traffic.

> Apparently the
> classic mini boys rate it enormously and those lumps weren't built for
> it.

Yebbut, they're rebuilding them more often than most rotary engines need
a rebuild...

> The only place I can get it locally is a Subaru franchise (the WRX
> likes it apparently). Otherwise you can order it by phone from Castrol
> Classic oils.

I'll keep that in mind, depending on how far south I intend to ride the
BMW this year.

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