I was of the belief that the oil temp.& viscosity are regulated by the radiator
termostat,
Hutmacher, Greg wrote:
> You are correct about the viscosity not being so much of a problem.
> However, just like the coolant in the radiator, the temperature of the oil
> circulating through the engine strongly affects the temperature of the
> engine and the oil has an optimum operating temperature range. And if it is
> 28 degrees outside and the oil is freely flowing through the oil cooler with
> that 28 degree, 60 mph wind blowing across it, that is going to be one cold
> running engine and the oil will never reach its optimum operating
> temperature range nor will the engine.
>
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> From: rtriplett@bjservices.com [SMTP:rtriplett@bjservices.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 3:51 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Oil Cooler
>
> Regarding the comments made earlier about installing a thermostat in
> the
> oil cooler line to ensure
> the oil is at correct temperature, I assume that's to make sure it's
> at
> proper viscosity and within a certain temperature range, but isn't
> mulitgrade (5W-50) oil designed to work at any temperature and be at
> the
> correct viscosity for the temperature its at (other than some
> extreme,
> which most of us never see)?
>
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