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      07-12-2020, 08:04 PM   #14764
Afam28
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Drives: 2008 BMW 135i M-sport
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After some spirited driving...
Have decided to try an address cooling...
Have read as much as i can and know either and oil cooler or csf radiator is the best option...
(Besides upgrading the fan I believe)

I don't track my car(i know what your saying "what's the point")...
But i just want my car to run the way I like it...
During some runs my oil temp was 245-250 Fahrenheit...
I think i read that this is considered normal but i would rather it ran maybe around a consistent 225-230...

I do plan on upgrading my turbos in the near future so i know cooling is going to play a big part in keeping things running well...

Was planing on addressing each item(oil cooler, radiator, fan) one at a time but don't know which direction to go in first...
I don't even know if any or all of them are needed, I heard water wetter might be a good option....

Before I go spending money, was wondering if any of you can point me in the right direction so I can research and make a proper decision.
My biggest “devils advocate” question to all of these oil coolers is:

Whil accepting that running cooler = good, what benefits do you think you’ll gain by doing it? 250F is more than fine for any respectable oil so does keeping it at 235 truly gain you anything?
Sounds like it may not...
I always figured cooler means better...
Still learning this engine, and i have a lot to learn...
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