RE: oil cooler

[Jim Hill <Jim_Hill@chsra.wisc.edu>]

Ryan Miles wrote:

>      I am also thinking about installing an oil
> cooler on my car. Has anyone ever noticed any
> difference at start up? does it take any longer or
> shorter to build up pressure?

Since the oil cooler is (almost) always mounted "downhill" from the oil
filter, the cooler and its lines should not drain into the sump when the
engine is shut off - so it shouldn't have an effect on the time required to
build oil pressure when you start up.

Jim Hill
Madison WI