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Posted 6/12/2009 3:38 PM

Krashappy
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Date registered: Apr 2008
Location: Seattle Wa USA
Vehicle(s): 93 G350TD
Posts: 47

Oil filter compatability

Hello alls,
Normall I'm on the G thread but I have recently swapped my G 603td to a 606 dt. Everything is working fine, but the oil cooler isn't circulating. The 603 has a thermostat to the oil cooler which begins to open at 110 and is fully open by 125 degrees.
The 606 oil filter thermo begins at 90 and is open by 110. I kept the oil filter housing off the 603 for linkage and plumbing reasons. Should I drive on it? I have a 3k mile trip planned next week. Is there a general oil temp to water temp rule ? I have no way of knowing my oil temp and dont want to burn up the motor. My water temp is telling me between 80 and 90. How far do I trust this ? Maybe the oil just isn't getting hot enough to open the thermostat, maybe the thermostat is dysfunctional,
feedback requested.

Im Krash and standing by to hear what you think

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Posted 6/22/2009 4:06 PM

storm

Date registered: Dec 1899
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Re: Oil filter compatability

many people here swap out their higher temp thermostats for lower temp ones and they do exactly th eopposite of what you are describing. the water temp should be your primary concern (which seems fine) and you oil should be filtering just fine with the swap even though you have opted for this change. however i'd suggest (for the sake of your entire engine) that you look into a way of using the specified thermostat for your engine (at least).

BTW 3k shouldn't be an issue as long as your radiator etc are all up to spec. it's the standing in traffic which could cause overheating and flow problems.

let us know what you decided on doing and how the car is running after.

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