[DeTomaso] Laminova oil cooler

[Thomas Tornblom]

Paul - Home skrev:
> Doesn't the ability to heat the oil with the water depend on the water 
> temperature coming out of the radiator?

No, the Laminova oil cooler should be plumbed into the line going *to* 
the radiator. This helps warm up the oil when the oil is cooler than the 
coolant and it also carries excess heat to the radiator instead of into 
the engine when the oil is too hot.


> 
> Here in Chicago, I've seen the water temperature gauge go up and the 
> thermostat opens. The cold water from the radiator drops the temperature 
> and the thermostat closes again.  This cycle repeats a few times 
> depending on the air temperature and the thermostat.
> 
> Without a oil temp gauge, I have no idea how the oil did during this 
> same period.  So I would guess heating/cooling the oil depends on the 
> air temp and the driving style.
> 
> Paul
> #9270

Thomas