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Old 07-02-2009, 01:20 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by wstar View Post
I think the primary functional difference from the enlarged oil capacity will be a greater resiliency against heat spikes from the worst bursts of oil heating from the engine, moreso than an increase in sustained cooling ability. The average temp of the oil will rise slower in other words, even if it would still reach the same final temperature.
Should be nice and stable now with 7 qts in there. With the cooler and 6 qts, mine only moves between 195-215 under a wide variety of conditions and driving styles..
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