Thread: Pressure & Temp Numbers OK?
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Old 09-23-2003, 08:51 AM
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Guys:
Does anyone know the effective optimal temperature range for Mobil 1 15W-50? I went to their web site but it does not specify that. I am a bit worried now. It seems what you are saying is that with the oil cooler, my oil temp is too low and thus the oil is perhaps too viscous (thick?).

I did notice in a catalog that there is a Remote Therostatic Control Valve for oil temperature made by B&M their part number 70259 (or that is the catalogs part number). When the oil temp gets above 180F the valve opens up fully and allows the oil to go to the cooler. When the temp is under 180F it only allows 10% of the flow to go to the cooler to prevent possible air pockets.
This soulds like a nice setup and is simple in nature.

Has anyone installed one of these B&M thermo valves?

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