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cab83_750 · 04-18-2010, 04:45 PM

The sandwich plate has the following description:

This compact, lightweight, high-flow sandwich plate incorporporates a 180o oil thermostat to regulate oil flow to the cooler until the engine is properly warmed up. The sandwich plate is 1-5/16" thick with 1/2" Parallel ports.

I understand that 180 should 'probably' be the minimum/ideal oil temp. Can someone clarify this:

1. Based on the description above, does that mean that oil flow gets 'cut off' when the oil temperature falls below 180 deg?

2. If the thermostat acts like an on-off switch, where and when could ' overcooling' occur?

Thanks.

04-18-2010, 04:45 PM	#198 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	The sandwich plate has the following description: This compact, lightweight, high-flow sandwich plate incorporporates a 180o oil thermostat to regulate oil flow to the cooler until the engine is properly warmed up. The sandwich plate is 1-5/16" thick with 1/2" Parallel ports. I understand that 180 should 'probably' be the minimum/ideal oil temp. Can someone clarify this: 1. Based on the description above, does that mean that oil flow gets 'cut off' when the oil temperature falls below 180 deg? 2. If the thermostat acts like an on-off switch, where and when could ' overcooling' occur? Thanks.