Engine Oil Coolers?
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ya, an oil cooler will help the engine cooler, but it helps keep the lubricating ability of the oil higher. The hotter the oil the less ability it has to lubricate.
The real question may be why the engine is running so hot. And why your primary cooling system cant keep up.
what is the info for the vehicle?
The real question may be why the engine is running so hot. And why your primary cooling system cant keep up.
what is the info for the vehicle?
87 s10 with 2.5L 4cyl.. aka as the Iron Duke... engine was originally made to run in the Pontiac Fieros which were known for catching fire due to over heating... due to the lack of space in the engine compartments the engines were designed with a 3 qt oil pan (its biggest flaw).. GM never fixed the problem.. consencious among the s10 guys say the 3 qt pans is the source of the problem on that engine..
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Ok, if that is the case then i would say an oil cooler would help alot. Not only does it cool the oil but it will give you a good amount of extra capacity, especially if you get a large one.
and you could always put a remote filter or even a double filter for more oil capacity.
Good Luck
and you could always put a remote filter or even a double filter for more oil capacity.
Good Luck
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Ok, if that is the case then i would say an oil cooler would help alot. Not only does it cool the oil but it will give you a good amount of extra capacity, especially if you get a large one.
and you could always put a remote filter or even a double filter for more oil capacity.
Good Luck
and you could always put a remote filter or even a double filter for more oil capacity.
Good Luck
had thought of doing a remote one as well... but not sure if i want to go through that hassel or not..
was looking at a Derale kit awhile back but can find it anymore... might have to go digging through my old summit books again... or just look at some of the others that are out now...
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The oil cooler I had in my Tahoe was the largest I could find. I believe it was a Hayden which costs about $50 - $70 now. I had trouble getting it to fit behind the grill because of its size, About 2 ft X 1 ft. The tubes were crossover design which is better than capillary as it doesn't affect your oil pressure or flow. But even through the tubes were large it did't hold much oil. I was thinking it woud add a quart but when I checked it before installation it was only about 1/3 of a quart. It will bring your temps down. Adding a larger transmission cooler will also help when towing. I did this and put an electric fan in front of my trans cooler too.
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The oil cooler I had in my Tahoe was the largest I could find. I believe it was a Hayden which costs about $50 - $70 now. I had trouble getting it to fit behind the grill because of its size, About 2 ft X 1 ft. The tubes were crossover design which is better than capillary as it doesn't affect your oil pressure or flow. But even through the tubes were large it did't hold much oil. I was thinking it woud add a quart but when I checked it before installation it was only about 1/3 of a quart. It will bring your temps down. Adding a larger transmission cooler will also help when towing. I did this and put an electric fan in front of my trans cooler too.
my trannys a manual so i dont really need a cooler for it.. 4 spd izusu tranny that GM bought the design for and got muncie to build for them.. geared extremely low though... like i said 4th i run 3400 rpm at 70mph.. and when im puttering around neighborhoods i can do 25 in 4th as well.. that point im just letting the idle drive it... widest range gear ive ever seen before...
thanks again for the info there randy...
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ohh i dont mean low as in not filling it up when it runs down.. i mean low as in mfg didnt make the pan big enough... and really isnt any aftermarket pans for it... my trucks only got a 3 qt pan on it.... hoping if i add the cooler i could squeeze a 4th into there and also get them oil temps along with its running temp to drop during the summer...
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