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Originally Posted by ZDan
IMO the reliability of an aftermarket oil cooler is *way* more suspect than the reliability of running synthetic oils up to 275F *calculated*, 255F sump temp.
A quality conventional motor oil will tolerate oil sump temperatures up to 250 degrees, but starts breaking down over 275 degrees.
A full-synthetic oil will withstand sump temperatures in excess of 300 degrees
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/en...0260%20degrees. |
What is the reliability concern with an air to oil cooler? You seem to be taking a this OR that position, when a this AND that position may be best.
I'm sure you read this from that article "The traditional approach is to try to hold oil temperatures between 230 and 260 degrees".