Engine Oil Cooler Advice.
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Engine Oil Cooler Advice.
I sold my 1995 Automatic and now have a 1996 CE Lt4. I have a Dewitt's radiator originally purchased for an Auto Trans, since it will have an Auto-Tranny oil cooler, and I now have a Stick, I need some advice on whether I should cool my oil with the un-used cooling ports? Or will it be just another system that could leak?
BTW, I only drive about 100 miles a month, and try to drive WOT as much as possible.
BTW, I only drive about 100 miles a month, and try to drive WOT as much as possible.
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I sold my 1995 Automatic and now have a 1996 CE Lt4. I have a Dewitt's radiator originally purchased for an Auto Trans, since it will have an Auto-Tranny oil cooler, and I now have a Stick, I need some advice on whether I should cool my oil with the un-used cooling ports? Or will it be just another system that could leak?
BTW, I only drive about 100 miles a month, and try to drive WOT as much as possible.
BTW, I only drive about 100 miles a month, and try to drive WOT as much as possible.
i have a manual 86 with no oil cooler upgrade and i'd like to install one. i have a cooler intended for a trans but would like to use it on the engine. i'll wait and see what advice you are given.
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The hottest I've seen my oil in the short time I've owned my '92 is around 222 degrees F. The recommended oil for our vettes is synthetic and I use 10w30 Mobile 1 which protects up to an oil temp of 500 degrees F.
I wouldn't mess with the additional plumbing and fittings.
I wouldn't mess with the additional plumbing and fittings.
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I sold my 1995 Automatic and now have a 1996 CE Lt4. I have a Dewitt's radiator originally purchased for an Auto Trans, since it will have an Auto-Tranny oil cooler, and I now have a Stick, I need some advice on whether I should cool my oil with the un-used cooling ports? Or will it be just another system that could leak?
BTW, I only drive about 100 miles a month, and try to drive WOT as much as possible.
BTW, I only drive about 100 miles a month, and try to drive WOT as much as possible.
If you feel you need an oil cooler due to running your engine at full throttle all the time. I would look into one made for that purpose specifically.
And if not....possibly change you oil change intervals.
DUB
