i have found that on the vanagon westies here in colorado (denver and
higher) typically run hotter on the oil.  i change oil after ever major
hill climb  trip over the passes.  i found that at lower altitudes  my
oil temp doesnt climb as much.
jimt
On Wednesday, Oct 2, 2002, at 17:30 America/Denver, G.M.Bulley wrote:
>  Oil temps of 180-220 are normal.
> 240 is a bit toasty, ease off at 250. Hit 275 F and I'd pull over to
> cool. Hit 300 and you better change the oil once the thing cools down.