How many additional quarts of oil do you need?, External oil cooler question. |
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How many additional quarts of oil do you need?, External oil cooler question. |
Craigers17 |
Jan 29 2020, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 752 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States |
So this is probably a stupid question, but I'm assuming that if you choose to run an external oil cooler, you have to add at least another quart of oil due to the additional volume in the lines and cooler coils.
I'm also guessing that the additional volume varies depending upon the cooler location. So if a stock 2.0 - 4 takes roughly 3.5-4 quarts, how much additional oil is required? Let's assume a rear mounted unit. Or...is it as simple as fill up the cooler and lines, install, and then fill as normal until it matches the dipstick fill line? Any advice/ridicule is welcome. Thanks. |
Craigers17 |
Jan 30 2020, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 752 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for everyone's input....very interesting. I would have never thought that on big sixes with front coolers, it would take up to 16 quarts. I bought a car that should be in my possession soon, and I'm thinking about relocating the cooler from it's current position up front back to the rear. If I do relocate, I would be going to a smaller cooler with a fan, which was one reason for the question.
There are a few reasons for the relocation, but I want to see it in person before I get to deep in the details. Thanks and I'll post pics when I get the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
brant |
Jan 31 2020, 01:06 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,640 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks for everyone's input....very interesting. I would have never thought that on big sixes with front coolers, it would take up to 16 quarts. I bought a car that should be in my possession soon, and I'm thinking about relocating the cooler from it's current position up front back to the rear. If I do relocate, I would be going to a smaller cooler with a fan, which was one reason for the question. There are a few reasons for the relocation, but I want to see it in person before I get to deep in the details. Thanks and I'll post pics when I get the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) front coolers ultimately cool better.. so depending on the wear state of the motor and its ability to maintain temp... you will bet better cooling out of a proper front system |
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