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Originally Posted by BlueWhelan
Because it only takes one instance of excessively low oil pressure to damage the bearings. The problem isn't about the oil itself degrading (it can take it), its about the drop in viscosity and oil pressure that results from elevated temperatures. Its the oil pressure drop that kills engines, and the main cause of that is high oil temperature.
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My oil temperature remains stable at about ~272F indicated at the track. The viscosity at that temp is sufficient to provide enough oil pressure to keep the engine alive for a couple of track seasons anyway...
I'm not worried, but if someone *is* worried it's IMO worth the low price of having Blackstone analysis done before and after a track event before resorting to the cost and potential problems associated with having an oil cooler installed.