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Originally Posted by eastwest2300
in regards to air temperature vs engine oil temps and how an oil cooler factors in..
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eastwest2300
when you'd use a block off plate and when you dont.. and how air temps factor in..
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It is a bit hit and miss regarding the block off plate. A rule of thumb is that if the outside temp is less than 60 or so F then use the plate. It is not good to run the engine over long periods with the oil below 180F.