High Oil Temps - Pipistrel Virus SW
Ever since we got our Pipistrel SW last year we have been dealing with high oil temps and the need to really baby the engine or not fly at all. (coolant/CHT temps are all in the green).
I re-sealed around the oil cooler cowl inlet and I've had good days and bad days. On a 99F day I did a sustained climb with the temps at the lower end of the yellow. Today when the temps were 85F I was in a cruise climb and the oil temps were high end of the yellow arc. It's inconsistent.
According to Pipistrel, I should not be experiencing these temps so readily and that I really should not be experiencing these types of high oil temperatures so readily.
What are some good steps to take to bring these temps down?
Is there a way to readily verify proper operation of the remote oil thermostat?
Thanks for your help,
Glenn