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MoparSanger
08-28-2003, 08:19 AM
I just put a new motor in my boat and the oil temps is about 260ºF should I start looking for a oil cooler? or is it safe with just a good oil.
FastRat1
08-28-2003, 08:50 AM
i dont own a Mopar...but Chevy manual suggests: "A temp range of 180-230 deg is normal...oil temp should never exceed 230 deg--but often will no matter how hard we try to keep it cooler. Chevy suggests oil temp in the pan should never exceed 300 deg"...u might consider looking for a cooler...hope this little bit of info helps
Ron
FastRat1
08-28-2003, 09:02 AM
ck the auction in V-Drives...there is a Dan Wesson oil cooler for sale (bid)...if u have any ??...PM me
Ron
victorfb
08-28-2003, 10:11 AM
check out Rexone's post. he is going to be putting some coolers on sale because of overstck. might be a great time to snatch one up.
blownmoney
08-29-2003, 10:24 PM
ck the auction in V-Drives...there is a Dan Wesson oil cooler for sale (bid)...if u have any ??...PM me
your thinking of the wrong kinda oil there brother!!..its a dan olsen oil cooler
UBFJ #454
08-30-2003, 05:24 AM
Oil viscosity starts to break down above 230 F. How big of an oil pan are you running?