oil cooler

Mochenmat · 05-05-2006, 11:05 AM

...ok i know what it does but what are the benifits of it...any downsides...

**spazegun2213** · 05-05-2006, 11:24 AM

price. you will need a thermostat so that you are only using the cooler when you need it.

Xman · 05-05-2006, 11:29 AM

oil below 190* does not function optimally. I can't back up exactly why but many sources cite this as the optimal temp for oil. Thus the need for thermostats if you live in a colder area.

inchoate · 05-05-2006, 11:35 AM

you might also have problems with oil changes if you don't do them yourself.

Peleg · 05-05-2006, 11:37 AM

The STi comes with an engine oil cooler and a transmission oil cooler from the factory.

05's even added a steering oil cooler.

No need to add these, you already have em.

**spazegun2213** · 05-05-2006, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

The STi comes with an engine oil cooler and a transmission oil cooler from the factory.

05's even added a steering oil cooler.

No need to add these, you already have em.

IIRC from the factory its not an oil cooler, but rather a heat exchanger. But i have been told by a LOT of people that our cars do not need them. I know a few people running T2 cars, and NONE of them have oil coolers.

daemon · 05-05-2006, 02:07 PM

The metal block we screw our oil filters into is pumped with coolant. It works well enough for most driving, but on the track I have seen the coolant slowly lose the battle.

BHRSTI · 05-05-2006, 02:23 PM

Upgrade the radiator first. Becuase when you do that you actually are in a way upgrading your oilcooler also, since your oil cools from the heat exchange method as mentioned above.

Mochenmat · 05-05-2006, 02:29 PM

so this a useless mod unless you use her on the track alot

BHRSTI · 05-05-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mochenmat

so this a useless mod unless you use her on the track alot

Depending on how you look at it. An oil cooler is always a good safety percaution. But you might as well use the money on a something else that will be more useful.

05-05-2006, 11:05 AM	#1
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05-05-2006, 11:24 AM	#2
spazegun2213 Poor Speed Racer Car: 96 328 Fav Mod: Tightening the nut behind the wheel! Location: Northern VA Posts: 8,441 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	price. you will need a thermostat so that you are only using the cooler when you need it.

05-05-2006, 11:29 AM	#3
Xman S204 Racer Car: Blue 2004 STi Fav Mod: 2001 2.5RS Rally car... Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,822 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	oil below 190* does not function optimally. I can't back up exactly why but many sources cite this as the optimal temp for oil. Thus the need for thermostats if you live in a colder area.

05-05-2006, 11:35 AM	#4
inchoate Amateur STI Driver Car: '04 STi Fav Mod: roof vent Location: philadelphia Posts: 33 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	you might also have problems with oil changes if you don't do them yourself.

05-05-2006, 11:37 AM	#5
Peleg STI Master Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 6,233 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	The STi comes with an engine oil cooler and a transmission oil cooler from the factory. 05's even added a steering oil cooler. No need to add these, you already have em.

05-05-2006, 02:07 PM	#7
daemon The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STi Location: Florida Posts: 898 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	The metal block we screw our oil filters into is pumped with coolant. It works well enough for most driving, but on the track I have seen the coolant slowly lose the battle.

05-05-2006, 02:23 PM	#8
BHRSTI Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 79 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Upgrade the radiator first. Becuase when you do that you actually are in a way upgrading your oilcooler also, since your oil cools from the heat exchange method as mentioned above.

05-05-2006, 02:29 PM	#9
Mochenmat Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Posts: 524 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	so this a useless mod unless you use her on the track alot