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Re: Engine wear - Oil coolers

To: Mike Venables <MVenable@haggierand.co.za>
Subject: Re: Engine wear - Oil coolers
From: Neil Cotty <neilc@tradesrv.com.au>
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 23:52:08 -0800
Mike,

> is not.  The longer the warm up period, the more wear, so allowing the car
> to idle up to operating temperature is also not good.

Thanks for the info. I'll use this comment as a good point to enter into
another discussion! :)

I'm replacing the Oil cooler in my Car as I recently spun a bearing and
bits went everywhere in the motor, simply don't want to take the chance
refitting the old cooler. Now - is it advantageous to fit a
Thermostatically controlled Bypass? ie The bypass does not allow oil
into the cooler until the oil has reached a certain temperature.
Therefore allowing the motor to build up to temp quicker, as it has less
oil to heat in a smaller area.

Can someone say if this is a worthwhile addition (to prolong engine
life) or is it just hype?

Cheers,
Neil.

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