Thread: Is my oil cooler overkill for the street?
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Old 08-28-2013, 09:53 PM   #44 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by luigi90210 View Post
its the exact opposite, because oil is thicker cold, it can starve the engine when cold because the oil is thicker and doesnt flow as well as a thinner oil
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 View Post
I'm running redline 5w-30. You're right on the viscosity. It's thicker at lower temps. Maybe not as much with a 0 weight, but still thicker than when it's warm. Oil pressure will be a lot higher, but flow will be lower.

180 degrees is when I feel comfortable romping on it. That's out of habit and OCD. If Phunk feels comfortable getting on it at 140-160, then its ok.
lol thicker as in has a higher viscosity. you didn't read what i said i guess.
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