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Old 01-09-2017, 10:40 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by VeloxEric View Post
Engine oil needs to reach *at least* 100 degrees C (212 degrees F) to burn off condensation (water) build up within the engine *which is perfectly normal and happens in every single engine*. If oil does not reach this temperature, the oil is unable to do its job to the best of its abilities and increased engine wear will result.


Every time I read in a forum that someone got an oil cooler and a low temp thermostat I want to smack them

I wish just this quote was stickied here in this forum somewhere. Hot is good!
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