Oil temp display?

[srfdude44]

Is there a readout available for oil temp in the hybrid?

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[bgn]

Nope. Would require a Bluetooth OBDII dongle paired to a phone to view that info via Torque or Forscan.

 

[Builder]

The 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid does have an oil temperature sensor but, it's a bit different; while the specific part listed on most websites is referred to as a "cylinder head temperature sensor," this sensor essentially monitors the engine oil temperature and is considered functionally equivalent to an oil temp sensor. You must use a dongle, like I do, (OBDlink MX+), but oddly, the "Oil Temperature" PID will not work. You need to find the "Cylinder Head Temperature" PID in the Powertrain Control Module in order to get the oil temperature reporting to work. Most of the OBDII apps will have this capability.

 

[srfdude44]

Damn! Thanks guys, appreciate the replies.
@Builder, what sort of numbers do you see? I am interested in learning the typical temps during operation; this will determine which oil I use.

 

[Builder]

Damn! Thanks guys, appreciate the replies.
@Builder, what sort of numbers do you see? I am interested in learning the typical temps during operation; this will determine which oil I use.

Average Mav ICE oil temps should range between 190 - 220 F. Length/time of drive, amount of ICE engagement (ICE vs electric vs hybrid), and ambient temps will impact your progress toward these numbers. The EB will obviously get to this level much faster and so will the hybrid if you put it in Sport drive mode.

 

[srfdude44]

Great reply, thanks.

 

[srfdude44]

Average Mav ICE oil temps should range between 190 - 220 F. Length/time of drive, amount of ICE engagement (ICE vs electric vs hybrid), and ambient temps will impact your progress toward these numbers. The EB will obviously get to this level much faster and so will the hybrid if you put it in Sport drive mode.

Incidentally I have never used the sport mode. What does it do? The only modes I use is standard and economy. I find the economy mode is bad for highway use, works best in town. Standard mode in highway driving.

 

[srfdude44]

Incidentally I have never used the sport mode. What does it do? The only modes I use is standard and economy. I find the economy mode is bad for highway use, works best in town. Standard mode in highway driving.

 

[Builder]

Incidentally I have never used the sport mode. What does it do? The only modes I use is standard and economy. I find the economy mode is bad for highway use, works best in town. Standard mode in highway driving.

Sport mode is a lot of fun. Much more responsive and quick as it works through the “fake gears” on acceleration. Good acceleration but much higher RPM utilization. Exclusively uses the ICE so considerable MPG compromise for the Hybrid. It’s very useful to quickly warm the cabin on cold winter mornings. I find economy to be too mushy to use on the highway; better regen breaking though.

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