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      03-01-2013, 01:16 AM   #69
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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL View Post
I would have thought the oil temp would still reach operating temp at the same rate from ambient...?
No. It will take longer to warm up as the oil is pumped through the cooler all the time the engine is running, instead of when the OEM thermostat opens at ~109 degrees. Similar theory for thermostat in the water cooling system. Radiator is only used when water reaches operating temp.
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