lucas oil stabilizer vs. thicker oil?

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by Bonburner

damn you hit 275F?
I can't get it past 100C/212F with my engine sitting +4k rpm for 20 minutes runs

With just the Forester water/oil cooler? Hmmm... Where are you reading temperature from, and what sender and gauge (2013 so no factory gauge, right)? I'm going by the factory '17 oil temp gauge, which does jibe with ECUtek datalogging.

212F seems quite low even for constant 75mph on the highway! I'd expect at least 255F at the track with the factory Forester cooler based on reports I've seen, and some report oil temps at the track barely any lower vs. no cooler at all.

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by ZDan

With just the Forester water/oil cooler? Hmmm... Where are you reading temperature from, and what sender and gauge (2013 so no factory gauge, right)? I'm going by the factory '17 oil temp gauge, which does jibe with ECUtek datalogging.

212F seems quite low even for constant 75mph on the highway! I'd expect at least 255F at the track with the factory Forester cooler based on reports I've seen, and some report oil temps at the track barely any lower vs. no cooler at all.

Doesn't seem low for streets I would say. Initially I had thought he was completely stock. But with the forester cooler, it seems to do a nice job taking care of oil temps that aren't on the rise quickly. As I said earlier, I see no more than 225-230F when cruising at 3.5K+ RPM on a warm-hot day. It doesn't change much on the hottest days either, still don't see it tip above 230F. So I can see how the forester cooler would be able to upkeep with that as the coolant stays fairly steady with consistent airflow.

[Bonburner]

Originally Posted by ZDan

With just the Forester water/oil cooler? Hmmm... Where are you reading temperature from, and what sender and gauge (2013 so no factory gauge, right)? I'm going by the factory '17 oil temp gauge, which does jibe with ECUtek datalogging.

212F seems quite low even for constant 75mph on the highway! I'd expect at least 255F at the track with the factory Forester cooler based on reports I've seen, and some report oil temps at the track barely any lower vs. no cooler at all.

OEM oil temp data sent to the ECU, read by my torque app

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...00&postcount=2

and this is the location:
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...77&postcount=9

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Doesn't seem low for streets I would say. Initially I had thought he was completely stock. But with the forester cooler, it seems to do a nice job taking care of oil temps that aren't on the rise quickly. As I said earlier, I see no more than 225-230F when cruising at 3.5K+ RPM on a warm-hot day. It doesn't change much on the hottest days either, still don't see it tip above 230F. So I can see how the forester cooler would be able to upkeep with that as the coolant stays fairly steady with consistent airflow.

this was at buttonwillow when it was like 91°F outside

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by Bonburner

OEM oil temp data sent to the ECU, read by my torque app

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...00&postcount=2

and this is the location:
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...77&postcount=9



this was at buttonwillow when it was like 91°F outside

I've known for quite some time now that the Subaru oil cooler is what I wanted to get, I just don't know why I have been holding off so long... I think it's time to end the wait.
One quick question for you, as I've read on this topic a few times in the past. Which routing did you take, to the TB?

[Bonburner]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

I've known for quite some time now that the Subaru oil cooler is what I wanted to get, I just don't know why I have been holding off so long... I think it's time to end the wait.
One quick question for you, as I've read on this topic a few times in the past. Which routing did you take, to the TB?

TB - much easier and shorter routing. Only issue was the different port sizes at the throttle body made for some annoying coolant leaks during testing

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by Bonburner

TB - much easier and shorter routing. Only issue was the different port sizes at the throttle body made for some annoying coolant leaks during testing

Gotcha, yes I've read about this and will purchase an adapter to not deal with the issue. Appreciate the info!

[jeepmor]

Subbed for later.

I run the 0-40W Euro spec Mobil 1 since HKS supercharger kit stated higher viscosity oil was required for the kit. No issues, but I also don't have an oil temp gauge. Oil looks really good still during intervals, no technical analysis done. As for the tiny bit of fines that come out, they appear to be same or less than pre-boosted state.