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Old 10-15-2008, 01:35 PM
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Default New oil cooler

Just got a new oil cooler and was wondering the best way to add extra oil to compinsate for the cooler system?
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Add oil, check oil dipstick level, turn on motor for a bit, turn off motor, check oil dipstick level, repeat as necessary
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Originally Posted by Equinox
Add oil, check oil dipstick level, turn on motor for a bit, turn off motor, check oil dipstick level, repeat as necessary

Thanks, anyone added an oil cooler system? How much more oil did you need?
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Originally Posted by Equinox
Add oil, check oil dipstick level, turn on motor for a bit, turn off motor, check oil dipstick level, repeat as necessary
that won't work if the oil cooler is higher than the pan.........as the oil all drains back into the pan.......and throws off your dipstick readings.

the best technique is to fill the oil cooler and lines with oil prior to installation and measure the aded volume......that way you know, for sure, how much capacity you have added!
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
that won't work if the oil cooler is higher than the pan.........as the oil all drains back into the pan.......and throws off your dipstick readings.

the best technique is to fill the oil cooler and lines with oil prior to installation and measure the aded volume......that way you know, for sure, how much capacity you have added!

Good idea, tks!
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My oil cooler has the lines going in and coming out of the top - So no drain back from the cooler.

My oil cooler + lines + sandwich plate took about 3/4qt extra to fill.
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Originally Posted by QuadCam
that won't work if the oil cooler is higher than the pan.........as the oil all drains back into the pan.......and throws off your dipstick readings.

the best technique is to fill the oil cooler and lines with oil prior to installation and measure the aded volume......that way you know, for sure, how much capacity you have added!
Thanks! I had not thought of that. Learn something new everyday
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I wanna say my ARC cooler added an extra space for 1/2 quart. I'm not really sure to be honest. I haven't changed my oil in over a year now.

Having a DD FTW...
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