[Tigers] oil coolers

garywinblad at comcast.net garywinblad at comcast.net
Mon Sep 8 11:14:49 MDT 2008


I agree.
Put a temp gauge in there first.  I did and found out I certainly didn't need one.
After reading club newsletters for years I was convinced I should put one in
first thing..   check your temp first!!
Gary

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Lynn Wall" <cars at wt-inc.com> 

> No, Unless you are racing or running your car at the limits an oil cooler 
> will not provide much benefit. Although they look cool if they are in a 
> location where you can see them. The location you are suggesting probably 
> would not get enough airflow to provide any benefit. 
> 
> I researched this quite a bit thinking the same way you were and I could not 
> find a single reputable mechanic that thought it was worth the time or 
> effort unless I was running my car at the extremes 
> 
> I also would be hesitant on putting any heat emitting device in front of the 
> radiator. This would provide some offset to the what little cooling 
> benefits you may get. 
> 
> Just my 2 cents 
> 
> Lynn 


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