Differential oil temp

[Texas Diesel]

Just put on a MagHytec on my Dana 80 and an oil temp guage. What is everyone else seeing for oil temp? Please include (est) GVWR and air temp. Thanks

 

[dresslered]

Don't plan to take my camper out until July, but running around empty I am seeing about 140-degrees. Weather has been around 70-80 and I do a 2000-ft climb/decent each way on a 39-mile commute. It's been so boring, that I usually toggle the gauge back to engine oil temp.



P. S. GVWR is about 8000 lbs. when empty.

 

[Deezul1]

On a road trip running empty it ran 155-160 at about 75 deg and later in the day at about 85-90 deg it ran 165-170. Havnt had the truck long so no idea about oil condition but will change it in a day or 2 to be sure. No fancy cover on mine just replaced the fill plug with the sensor, dont how much difference it will make.

 

[drag racer]

Towing approx. 9k, ambient temp. =85F, prolonged highway speeds (75 mph), Mobil 1 75W-90... . my temp. tops out at 225F.

 

[John Berger]

Running unloaded, temps in low 90's, high humidity - 205 degrees. With trailer - 220. I haven't towed since I drained the synthetic and went to regular gear lube.

 

[Texas Diesel]

Thanks for the info. Mine runs 180F empty w/ambient = 97F. I will be towing 11k this weekend then (as soon as I can find 90W synthetic in 5 gallon pail) will be changing to synthetic. Just wanted a baseline from other users.