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Oil cooler for 2014, still needed?

Originally Posted by jcosta79 Meh, I live in Texas and I've been fine. Of course, I don't drive as crazy as I used to, but I don't baby the car

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Old 02-14-2014, 01:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Meh, I live in Texas and I've been fine. Of course, I don't drive as crazy as I used to, but I don't baby the car either.
You don't routinely see temps over 220 degrees?
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I track my car and never saw 260.
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I track my car and never saw 260.
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You don't routinely see temps over 220 degrees?
Sure. But that's not a problem. Anything North of 250 and I start getting worried. Below that shouldn't be an issue.

I've read different articles stating that ideal oil temperature is between 220-240 degrees, depending on your application. Some people say even higher. Some say lower. As long as I don't go into limp home mode, I don't worry about it. I change my oil frequently and use a good quality oil.
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As for ultimate power potential, the general consensus among most racers is that hot oil and cool water make more power in most engines. Cold engine oil causes excessive frictional drag on the bearings and cylinder walls. A quality conventional motor oil will tolerate oil sump temperatures of up to 250 degrees, but starts breaking down over 275 degrees. The traditional approach is to try to hold oil temperatures between 230 and 260 degrees. Even on a short-duration, drag-only combo where oil is frequently changed, I would not want to routinely see under-200-degree oil temps.
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Sure. But that's not a problem. Anything North of 250 and I start getting worried. Below that shouldn't be an issue.

I've read different articles stating that ideal oil temperature is between 220-240 degrees, depending on your application. Some people say even higher. Some say lower. As long as I don't go into limp home mode, I don't worry about it. I change my oil frequently and use a good quality oil.
Exactly. Modern oils will run all day long at 250 degrees without breakdown.
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