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Old 12-09-2023, 09:27 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by RT-BRZ View Post
Agreed. Typically thicker oil just allows you to either last a little longer until you die or allows you to stop the clatter when your bearing clearances (tolerances ) are big.

Engine cooling is critical.

Also, the FA20 in the VA WRX comes with an oil cooler (basic, pathetic one but) from the factory.
While my post history speaks for itself, I may also be baiting a certain aerospace engineer just a smidge.
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