do i need to run an oil cooler ?

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Nov 25, 2008 | 07:11 PM

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do i need to run an oil cooler ?

i have fitted a 3.6 td vm engine in my car. engine holds about 8 litres of oil do i need an oil cooler ?

Nov 25, 2008 | 07:12 PM

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is the oil getting to hot then ?

Nov 25, 2008 | 07:15 PM

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you need to monitor oil temps before anyone can answer that.

i would personally like to see an oil temp of 100 degs, to completely evepaorate all moisture in it, but you dont want it to go too high

Nov 25, 2008 | 07:15 PM

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is the oil getting to hot then ?

dont know havnt got a gauge. i need to fit know if im gonna use one while im building the car but im rapidly running out of room

Nov 25, 2008 | 07:17 PM

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a thermostic one is what i run, it seems to work well on my t4 engine

Nov 25, 2008 | 07:24 PM

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im thinking wont need one as its got an 8 litre sump and a 3.6 turbo diesel only revving to 4000 rpm.

just wondering if one would generally be needed for my application ?