"QUESTION" 2003 Chevrolet Corvette mileage: 69,000. Do I need an
oil cooler? My new engine in my corvette runs a 230-degree
oil temperature. After running at 80-85 for 10-15 miles out of Atlanta traffic, but cools to around 215-220 at 70-75, range is this ok? What do you think Bob & Ken?
Answer: An
oil temperature of 220 degrees is normal. An engine oil cooler would be beneficial to high performance engines."
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2CARPROS"
ERA Charles is right.... (For street cars or cars not running full time track conditions):
However one of the hardest things I have to do is convince new owners that a functioning "oil cooler" is only detrimental to their motors! It is hard enough to get the oil temp to over 200 degrees in their cars, let alone with a cooler. Of course you can sandwich in a temperature valve, but why? Just hook a cooler up in the nose and run dummy lines if you want the look.
DV