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Old Aug 14th, 2006, 18:38   #21
Jod T5
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Originally Posted by chow View Post
if you really think flushing out the small amount of oil thats left in the cooler( i used to drain the cooler when i changed the oil you get about half a cup full out) is going to make any difernce whatsover to the longevity of your engine carry on.
thats a small cup you have there chow...the capacity of the oil cooler is .9 litres which iirc is close to a pint and a half....i have never drained more than 5 litres from a oil change and as the capacity is 5.9 litres it would suggest that .9 litres is left...both the inlet and outlet hose to/from the cooler enter the engine well above the sump so will not be subject to any gravity..i would prefer to agree to disagree (as usual lol)..flushing your oil cooler can cause no adverse effects and therefore imo it is well worthwhile...i would not consider a flush agent as surely you cannot beat the recomended engine lubricant...
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