In a message dated 2/4/99 12:51:11 PM, gregmogdoc@surfnetusa.com writes:
>Before adding an oil cooler, it is best
>to know exactly what temp your oil is running. The best temps for
>petroleum based oil are in the 180 to 210 degrees F. Cooler that that
>causes excessive engine wear due to sudge and acid formation, hotter causes
>the oil to break down and oxidize. Either one is very bad.
If an appropriate thermostat (one that opens at 180 degrees, for example) is
installed in line with the oil cooler, do you need to know what the actual
temperature is? Or can you assume the thermostat will prevent the problems you
describe?
Thanks
Brad (who had planned to install an oil cooler in the Plus 8)
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