Dumb question number 5

Davey

Well, no, it really isn't.

First it's also an oil heater, so it helps your oil get up to operating temp quicker.

Second, it does keep the oil temp down for some time. On my '14, spirited driving on a hot day, the car still stays pretty close to 220 and even if it gets above it (which takes some work) it comes right back down. I got my '11 up over 240 just cruising in 5th at 70 mph many times.

In terms of an actual track day though, you are right, it is absolutely not up to the task of keeping the oil cool while tracking the car for an extended period, though it will stay cool longer than no oil cooler at all.