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May 03, 2013 4:19 pm
May 03, 2013 4:19 pm
Subject: Oil cooler for 4.5 engine
Does anyone have any advice/experience about an oil cooler on a 4.5 engine ? If so what are the pros and cons please ? My engine has good oil pressure with ordinary A and B road driving but I find the slow reduction in oil pressure on dual carriageways and motorways (reducing to almost nil on tickover) a bit disconcerting. I use a good quality oil (Penrite) so have wondered whether an oil cooler is necessary - perhaps with a blind for any winter driving ? Is an oil cooler simple to fit (LG45 engine) and is there anyone who produces a fairly simple to fit "kit" or are the parts and an appropriate (size ?) cooler easy to source ?
Many thanks in advance for all suggestions and advice.
Does anyone have any advice/experience about an oil cooler on a 4.5 engine ? If so what are the pros and cons please ? My engine has good oil pressure with ordinary A and B road driving but I find the slow reduction in oil pressure on dual carriageways and motorways (reducing to almost nil on tickover) a bit disconcerting. I use a good quality oil (Penrite) so have wondered whether an oil cooler is necessary - perhaps with a blind for any winter driving ? Is an oil cooler simple to fit (LG45 engine) and is there anyone who produces a fairly simple to fit "kit" or are the parts and an appropriate (size ?) cooler easy to source ?
Many thanks in advance for all suggestions and advice.