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Originally Posted by ryoma
after installation and starting up the car, how long should I expect for the oil cooler lines to fill up with oil (if the oil pressure and actual oil is not the same)? unless I am supposed to add in the extra .65 quart before the first start? if I add in the extra oil, would it cause the engine to be overfilled before the oil cooler is at full oil capacity? I know you mentioned that the cooler lines are closed off until it reaches 185F so would that affect how fast the cooler and lines fill up after installation?
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The cooler should fill in seconds, I would be concerned about the engine running dry at startup. I would recommend adding the fluid prior to startup. Once the vehicle is up to temperature, you can check the fluid level once again to ensure it is properly filled. Oil is diverted from the the cooler when cold, but some fluid still routes through the lines (around 10%).
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Originally Posted by go_a_way1
Add the extra oil before you fire it up, takes all of 10 seconds if that to fill the core and everything will be working is it should. Any good quality full synthetic oil can easily handle keeping the engine oiled while that is happening. I think you are over thinking this a little haha!
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by g0odspeed
Murphy gets everyone. I dont care how careful I am to check everything, there is always something I miss. I don't have the mishimoto oil cooler but I ran into the same issues with the Skunk2 ultra. Oil went everywhere before I could get the car off. I didn't prime anything either. Just added the extra oil before cranking. If it is a real concern of your you can unhook the ecu and try to crank it. It will turn over and push oil through everything. Just a thought. I also looked at the video and you should have no problem. Mishimoto has some excellent install videos. I used them when I did my radiator. Anyways, have fun with it. The overthinking can stress you out.  |
Thanks for the kind words regarding our installation videos!
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon
Flooring the throttle before and during cranking triggers flood-clearing mode. Fuel is completely cut. No need to disconnect anything. Great feature. I use it for extra peace of mind after every oil change.
One of these days I'll get to installing my oil cooler. Gotta buy it first.  |
Great tip!
Thanks
-John