Oil coolers for road cars,worth it ?
28-12-2010 | 03:18 PM
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Depends on how hot you find your oil gets.....fit a gauge and find out, if it's goin over 120 you really need one 
It's VERY unlikely you'll need one imo unless you venture out on track in the summer, though you could always fit a thermostatic one so it only flows through the cooler when the oil reaches a certain temperature, and therefore won't overcool the oil.
It's VERY unlikely you'll need one imo unless you venture out on track in the summer, though you could always fit a thermostatic one so it only flows through the cooler when the oil reaches a certain temperature, and therefore won't overcool the oil.
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28-12-2010 | 04:19 PM
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Too much guesswork here, even by rod, the question can't be answered realistically unless you know for certain what temps you are reaching, my old xr4i for example maintained a steady 130C at 55mph on a hot day, so had one, having heard how much noisier the cossie gets as the oil thins out, esp with castrol oil, I fitted one for peace of mind, with a stat, as like to keep nearer 80C - 90C.
The temps are likely to shoot through the roof on a cossie oil wise, the oil does at least as much cooling as the coolant don't forget, cruising should be ok but sudden big bootfulls is lots of extra heat to dissipate, gives the cooling system an easier time as well, and with a stat will always be ideal temp.
tabetha
The temps are likely to shoot through the roof on a cossie oil wise, the oil does at least as much cooling as the coolant don't forget, cruising should be ok but sudden big bootfulls is lots of extra heat to dissipate, gives the cooling system an easier time as well, and with a stat will always be ideal temp.
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28-12-2010 | 04:27 PM
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Too much guesswork here, even by rod, the question can't be answered realistically unless you know for certain what temps you are reaching, my old xr4i for example maintained a steady 130C at 55mph on a hot day, so had one, having heard how much noisier the cossie gets as the oil thins out, esp with castrol oil, I fitted one for peace of mind, with a stat, as like to keep nearer 80C - 90C.
The temps are likely to shoot through the roof on a cossie oil wise, the oil does at least as much cooling as the coolant don't forget, cruising should be ok but sudden big bootfulls is lots of extra heat to dissipate, gives the cooling system an easier time as well, and with a stat will always be ideal temp.
tabetha
The temps are likely to shoot through the roof on a cossie oil wise, the oil does at least as much cooling as the coolant don't forget, cruising should be ok but sudden big bootfulls is lots of extra heat to dissipate, gives the cooling system an easier time as well, and with a stat will always be ideal temp.
tabetha
something wrong with your temp gauge or engine then mate!
standard unstressed engines running 130c at a steady 55 mph???
so when you were sitting at 80 mph on the motorway for an hour.. 150+ deg c??
28-12-2010 | 05:45 PM
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Too much guesswork here, even by rod, the question can't be answered realistically unless you know for certain what temps you are reaching, my old xr4i for example maintained a steady 130C at 55mph on a hot day, so had one, having heard how much noisier the cossie gets as the oil thins out, esp with castrol oil, I fitted one for peace of mind, with a stat, as like to keep nearer 80C - 90C.
The temps are likely to shoot through the roof on a cossie oil wise, the oil does at least as much cooling as the coolant don't forget, cruising should be ok but sudden big bootfulls is lots of extra heat to dissipate, gives the cooling system an easier time as well, and with a stat will always be ideal temp.
tabetha
The temps are likely to shoot through the roof on a cossie oil wise, the oil does at least as much cooling as the coolant don't forget, cruising should be ok but sudden big bootfulls is lots of extra heat to dissipate, gives the cooling system an easier time as well, and with a stat will always be ideal temp.
tabetha
My understanding was that it is to heat the oil quicker..
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28-12-2010 | 06:14 PM
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if alot of high speed driving then yes deffo neede BUT fit a oil temp gauge as if the oil aint upto temp then you will cause more damage
oil should be around 100 to 110degrees temp for the correct viscosity,,,,,,, 80 degrees is wrong but as already mentioned its clear tabethas gauge is reading about as acurate as IMA's arse dyno whilst stoned
oil should be around 100 to 110degrees temp for the correct viscosity,,,,,,, 80 degrees is wrong but as already mentioned its clear tabethas gauge is reading about as acurate as IMA's arse dyno whilst stoned
28-12-2010 | 06:50 PM
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When i collected my car from Spec-R it was around 1 or 2c. Took the car for a drive before going home to check things over and the theromstat opened on my oil cooler. I couldn't even drive the car hard due to wheel spin lol.
I don't have a oil temp gauge in the car so no idea on oil temps.
Steve
I don't have a oil temp gauge in the car so no idea on oil temps.
Steve
28-12-2010 | 07:00 PM
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28-12-2010 | 07:59 PM
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28-12-2010 | 08:04 PM
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The simple answer to the OP is
a) What temps are you seeing on the road?
b) What is the operating range of temps of the oil you're using?
Without knowing a or b you just cant know what to do, despite the opining of some members.
If you do fit one, you may never get your oil up to the optimal temperature and then potentially shorten the lifespan of your engine
a) What temps are you seeing on the road?
b) What is the operating range of temps of the oil you're using?
Without knowing a or b you just cant know what to do, despite the opining of some members.
If you do fit one, you may never get your oil up to the optimal temperature and then potentially shorten the lifespan of your engine
28-12-2010 | 10:07 PM
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The simple answer to the OP is
a) What temps are you seeing on the road?
b) What is the operating range of temps of the oil you're using?
Without knowing a or b you just cant know what to do, despite the opining of some members.
If you do fit one, you may never get your oil up to the optimal temperature and then potentially shorten the lifespan of your engine
a) What temps are you seeing on the road?
b) What is the operating range of temps of the oil you're using?
Without knowing a or b you just cant know what to do, despite the opining of some members.
If you do fit one, you may never get your oil up to the optimal temperature and then potentially shorten the lifespan of your engine
I was shocked when i asked Opie what was the correct operating temp of my oil. I certainly cannot reach it driving on the road & lets say i have driven very fast out there
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29-12-2010 | 04:31 PM
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