What are the 2 types of oil cooler?
There are two basic types of oil coolers: tube and fin, and plate or stacked plate, which works the same way but employs a different architecture with more surface area.
Is an engine oil cooler worth it?
It depends on what you want to do with the car. If you drive it to work and don’t abuse it, an oil cooler isn’t really necessary. If you live in a hot climate like I do, it might be worth considering. If you go racing, the engine is under a lot more stress than normal, and additional cooling would be beneficial.
Do I really need an oil cooler?
Engines running higher oil temperatures should definitely be equipped with an engine oil cooler. A good oil cooler will not only lower your engine oil temperature but it will also cause the water temperature to drop by a good 10 degrees Fahrenheit easy.
Do oil coolers need a pump?
Yes, if you are running an oil cooler it is a good idea to run a HV pump. Oil coolers tend to bleed off pressure AND volume! Some coolers are worse than others. Make sure you buy a name brand cooler with a good reputation.
What causes oil to get into the cooling system?
A very frustrating situation can arise where either the engine oil or automatic transmission fluid finds its way into the cooling system and mixes with the coolant solution. The oil will be present all over the engine, radiator, expansion tank, coolant reservoir and hoses.
How to clean cooling system that is contaminated with oil?
Refill the cooling system with water, bleed then add a quarter liters of dishwasher Detergent again. Cover the coolant reservoir or radiator and idle the car for 30 minutes or drive around for about 20 minutes. The heater should be on at this stage too. Repeat this step till almost all the oil has been dislodged.
Which is the best car for oil cooling?
My favourite is the Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II which used the entire front end as an inlet for numerous coolers. Even the headlight surrounds were grilled to allow air into the engine bay and through the oil coolers desperately needed to keep the high-intensity rally car within its safe operating limits.
What’s the difference between a water and oil cooling system?
With the water-cooling system there’s the radiator and with the oil system, you use oil coolers. Resembling miniature cross-flow heat exchangers, oil coolers can be placed in many interesting positions within a car’s body to maximise their cooling efficiency.