Oil Cooler Kits

Gee

Gee

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Got a question about the GReddy oil cooler. Thought I would add to this thread so it hads lots of info for search purposes.

So, I have got hold of a GReddy cooler and my question is:

Does anybody know how much extra oil I have to run when using this cooler?

I am assuming I simply can not:

Fill
Start engine
Turn off
Check level
Add more oil...

Like you do with an oil filter, as all the oil drains back to the sump and is not kept in the cooler...

Any idea's or anyone have the manual?

Thanks!
 
sx_turbo

sx_turbo

Lifer
Gee said:
Got a question about the GReddy oil cooler. Thought I would add to this thread so it hads lots of info for search purposes.

So, I have got hold of a GReddy cooler and my question is:

Does anybody know how much extra oil I have to run when using this cooler?

I am assuming I simply can not:

Fill
Start engine
Turn off
Check level
Add more oil...

Like you do with an oil filter, as all the oil drains back to the sump and is not kept in the cooler...

Any idea's or anyone have the manual?

Thanks!
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fit it, take off the coil lead, turn the engine over till the oil pressure light goes out.

then put your coil lead back, check your oil top up if necessary and it's done.


the oil cooler kit should take an extra 1/2 pint
 
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Mike@TD.co.uk

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depends on the size of the core Gee, and the system will need a bit more oil as it constantly has oil in cooler, hence why the thermostats always allow some flow so you dont suddently get a load of cold oil in the engine as the stat opens :)
 
Gee

Gee

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Hmm, I'll measure the core.

I know some people here are running the GReddy cooler, so thought they could also help.
 
dantheman

dantheman

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fill the cooler with oil before fitting or spin over with coil lead off like said above, by the way if you can get the specs of the kit im sure i can get them from work (mocal) for fellow members at a very good price. just need the hose lengths and what degree fittings, and the angle they are fixed at if any.
 
Gee

Gee

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Hey dudes,

Again, rather than starting a new thread...

On these cold mornings (some shifts I'm up at 5:30am) the car struggles to keep its oil temperature over 80c! It will sometimes sit just below, but if there is no traffic or I hit some hills it will go up a little.

Possibly doing a track day in December, so may fit my GReddy oil cooler before the event, which would mean running it through winter With the 80c thermostat and it not being 100% closed, will the it struggle even further to keep a good temperature or take longer to warm up? Maybe I am worrying too much..at what temperature is the oil fully lubricating and protecting the engine?

Currently I am also running a TRD thermostat which opens at 72c I believe. Maybe changing to the stock thermostat will help also?

Some have mentioned that a low temp thermo is not even needed as the car is meant to run at a certain temperature and my water temp sits at 75c. Guess thats a question for another thread thou...

Your thoughts?
 
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weakboy2

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i wouldnt bother with a low temp thermo, means your fuelling for a colder engine constantly = worse economy.

also on track, the thermostat would be pointless as you would reach the same temp regardless once you are hooning it round track lol.
 
Gee

Gee

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weakboy2 said:
i wouldnt bother with a low temp thermo, means your fuelling for a colder engine constantly = worse economy.

also on track, the thermostat would be pointless as you would reach the same temp regardless once you are hooning it round track lol.
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This is what I am thinking mate.

There was a rather large thread on low temp thermo's, will try a search.

Need some info on the oil cooler situation.

Surely it should be OK, I'm assuming people with oil coolers run them all year round!?
 
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Corey_gt

Admin
I'm really having second thoughts about my one now looking at all this stuff lol. Gee Rick_w has Greddy one maybe send him a pm see what the story is with his? Good thread though good info on them nice one!
 
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weakboy2

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hmm, i have an oil cooler to fit also, so this thread is useful.

i should imagine with the oil thermo, that oil temps would take a little longer to stabilise but should be ok.
 
Gee

Gee

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corey_gt said:
I'm really having second thoughts about my one now looking at all this stuff lol. Gee Rick_w has Greddy one maybe send him a pm see what the story is with his? Good thread though good info on them nice one!
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Well personally I do not think an oil cooler is needed for road use. My oil temp usually sits at 80c and 90c on the motorway. If doing more 'spirited' driving, I can indeed reach 100c, but then this still is no problem for a good quality fully synthetic oil like Redline or Silkolene, as they can handle a constant 130c before they start to shear down!

However, apparently running your oil cooler can help with engine life, so it is finding the right balance.

So:

At what temperature is the oil fully lubricating and protecting the engine?

What is the oils actual 'best' operating temperature?

The first question I don't know. The second, I have been advised 90c, but I can not be sure.

I want to fit my cooler to keep a good temperature while on track, but it is not something I want to add/remove everytime I have a trackday so it will be run all year round!

Just want to make sure it does not over cool things.

Will try PM'ing some GReddy users.
 
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