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thanks for the feedback on the oil cooler.

I'm not sure we see eye - to-eye on this, let me throw my perspective your way, let me know if it makes sense.

Sometimes a cooling system is simply not sufficient. Whether this is insufficient air flow, radiator surface, flow rate or combination is a different discussion. Not enough heat is being removed.

Consider for a moment that the oil is just as capable of moving heat as the water.

SO, if the cooling system isn't removing enough heat, then provide a second path.

By cooling the oil, you are removing additional heat. It's not about reducing the temperature of the oil pan.

It's like turning the heater on full, you increase the cooling capacity by whatever the heater core will move. (You'll sweat, but the engine will drop a few degrees). Only in this case, the additional heat isn't blowing into the cab.

And, cooling the oil has a distinct benefit to the viscosity.

Anyway, beyond an additional failure point, did I change your perspective?

Thanks for your input.