Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler

nikodes2006 · 07-18-2007, 11:45 AM

I need some expert opinion here.

I found some nice sti oil coolers on ebay and was wondering is this something an STI needs. Granted im getting ready for cobb stage 2 with new dp and accessport, fuel pump.
already have catback exhaust and INJEN CAI

Any thoughts??

***520*** · 07-18-2007, 11:46 AM

unless you are going to road race hardcore, you do not need an oil cooler.

WolfPlayer · 07-18-2007, 11:54 AM

Oil that is too cool is not good.

t

SubyFi · 07-18-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WolfPlayer

Oil that is too cool is not good.

t

You can fix that by using a thermostat with your oil cooler.

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/mocal.htm

WolfPlayer · 07-18-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SubyFi

You can fix that by using a thermostat with your oil cooler.

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/mocal.htm

Absolutely. I wouldn't do it any other way. Great link too! The mocal is my choice!

t

nikodes2006 · 07-18-2007, 12:25 PM

520 hp sti. When you say Hardcore what do you mean??
Im eventually looking to get my car to the point of weekend beast. Not daily driver, Perhaps auto-x and things of that nature. I would like to be in the 400 hp club at the wheels. SO then is it something that I will need then? Are you running yours with one?

***520*** · 07-18-2007, 03:10 PM

If you track the car alot i can see why you would want it.

What i would do is go stage II, and get some gauges to measure you'll oil temp at the track. If it is getting high, get the oil cooler.

MKTURBO · 07-18-2007, 03:13 PM

this may be a bit off topic, but is my oil too hot at 220 Degrees during daily driving

nikodes2006 · 07-18-2007, 08:04 PM

thanks Ill see what happens in a few weeks, Have some mods coming in and will be back from vacation, Thanks again

modaddict · 07-18-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MKTURBO

this may be a bit off topic, but is my oil too hot at 220 Degrees during daily driving

in 100 degree heat, I would see 210 in stop and go traffic. My normal oil temp is around 190-195 Mobil 10w-30 and stock thermostat.

nikodes2006 · 07-18-2007, 08:13 PM

Hey that brings up a thought Should I be using a diff oil for summer winter??
5w versus 10w?

MKTURBO · 07-20-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by modaddict

in 100 degree heat, I would see 210 in stop and go traffic. My normal oil temp is around 190-195 Mobil 10w-30 and stock thermostat.

in normal chicago summer (75-90degrees...95 according to my car temp gauge) my oil ranges from 220ish just taking it easy and crusing, to over 240 (240-250) with the ac on......seriously why is my oil this hot?

do i really badly need an oil cooler?

MK

***berdugo*** · 07-20-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MKTURBO

in normal chicago summer (75-90degrees...95 according to my car temp gauge) my oil ranges from 220ish just taking it easy and crusing, to over 240 (240-250) with the ac on......seriously why is my oil this hot?

do i really badly need an oil cooler?

MK

i often see 90 to 100F in my gauges too here in the Philippines during day time. in traffic i see around 200 to 220F oil temp, at cruising it drops from around 210F. I don't have oil cooler, I just use Amsoil SAE60. I know it's not in our sti manual but it's always hot here all year round so I guess it's better for my car to use that oil.

you can try changing to higher weight oil first during summer and check the oil temp if it will go down before buying an oil cooler

MKTURBO · 07-20-2008, 09:24 PM

i just changed to a 10W40 yesterday and oil temps have no changed at all, my real question is though is why its so high in the first place

***berdugo*** · 07-20-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MKTURBO

i just changed to a 10W40 yesterday and oil temps have no changed at all, my real question is though is why its so high in the first place

I just looked at the 1st page of your journal, I might have missed it but I didn't see an upgrade with the radiator. just in case you're using stock radiator now, maybe it's time to upgrade it.

our oil cools our engine too so I'm guessing if you have more cooling power with upgraded radiator, it might lower your oil temp. i'm not sure about that, it's just a guess

07-18-2007, 11:45 AM	#1
nikodes2006 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Prodrive Front Grill/ Jd m Side Markers, work emotion xd-9, Posts: 53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler I need some expert opinion here. I found some nice sti oil coolers on ebay and was wondering is this something an STI needs. Granted im getting ready for cobb stage 2 with new dp and accessport, fuel pump. already have catback exhaust and INJEN CAI Any thoughts?? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-18-2007, 11:46 AM	#2
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,397 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler unless you are going to road race hardcore, you do not need an oil cooler.

07-18-2007, 11:54 AM	#3
WolfPlayer Moderator & ECU Tech Car: 05 CGM STI Fav Mod: mo boostaz Location: Fredneck, MD Posts: 3,703 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler Oil that is too cool is not good. t

07-18-2007, 12:25 PM	#6
nikodes2006 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Prodrive Front Grill/ Jd m Side Markers, work emotion xd-9, Posts: 53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler 520 hp sti. When you say Hardcore what do you mean?? Im eventually looking to get my car to the point of weekend beast. Not daily driver, Perhaps auto-x and things of that nature. I would like to be in the 400 hp club at the wheels. SO then is it something that I will need then? Are you running yours with one?

07-18-2007, 03:10 PM	#7
*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,397 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler If you track the car alot i can see why you would want it. What i would do is go stage II, and get some gauges to measure you'll oil temp at the track. If it is getting high, get the oil cooler.

07-18-2007, 03:13 PM	#8
MKTURBO Is Scared Of Kevin... Car: 2007 WRX STI Limited Fav Mod: APS Catless R1 TurboBack Exhaust Posts: 2,977 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler this may be a bit off topic, but is my oil too hot at 220 Degrees during daily driving

07-18-2007, 08:04 PM	#9
nikodes2006 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Prodrive Front Grill/ Jd m Side Markers, work emotion xd-9, Posts: 53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler thanks Ill see what happens in a few weeks, Have some mods coming in and will be back from vacation, Thanks again

07-18-2007, 08:13 PM	#11
nikodes2006 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Prodrive Front Grill/ Jd m Side Markers, work emotion xd-9, Posts: 53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler Hey that brings up a thought Should I be using a diff oil for summer winter?? 5w versus 10w?

07-20-2008, 09:24 PM	#14
MKTURBO Is Scared Of Kevin... Car: 2007 WRX STI Limited Fav Mod: APS Catless R1 TurboBack Exhaust Posts: 2,977 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Sti Aftermarket oil Cooler i just changed to a 10W40 yesterday and oil temps have no changed at all, my real question is though is why its so high in the first place