Engine Oil Coolers

MightyBobo · 06-09-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The smoke point of synthetic oil is well over 400F when new, however this temperature lowers as the oil becomes contaminated with age, at end of life it could be just above 300F. So it's really not a problem for most people, just stick to quality synthetic oil.

If you're into HPDE track days, a cooler is mandatory to keep to car out of limp mode.

Just for reference, my Mobil 1 in my truck had about 6000 miles on it, and its flashpoint was still around 400 according to Blackstone labs.

ChrisSlicks · 06-09-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Just for reference, my Mobil 1 in my truck had about 6000 miles on it, and its flashpoint was still around 400 according to Blackstone labs.

It's all in how it is driven. 6000 easy highway miles with synthetic and it will come out in good shape, probably could even stretch to 10000 if it is almost all highway. But do 3000 hard miles with a track day or 2 and it will beat the hell out of your oil. It is a good idea to get your oil analyzed once or twice to see what your driving style is doing to the oil.

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