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    Default do i need an oil thermostat??

    hello all just need to ask opinions on oil thermos. do i need one straight away or can i get away with giving the car a good warm up?? i will get one eventually but wanna get my car back on the road, i have a 14 row cooler and filter relocation kit. as you know its summer so will it be ok?? .Thanks guys..
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    Default Re: do i need an oil thermostat??

    It probably depends on the car, but in my Supra (lots of power and inadequate cooling system) the oil gets up to temp OK without a thermostat, it just takes a while. My cooler is pretty small too.

    I would say you don't "need" one but you probably want one. If it's just a temporary thing I wouldn't be too concerned about it, just don't thrash the thing when the oil is cold.

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    Default Re: do i need an oil thermostat??

    3sgte engines are known for high temps and the standard oil cooler is a water cooled system and due to its stupid location (in between the exhaust manifold, dump pipe and alternator) it heats up the engine coolant too..

    thanks norbie
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