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The Workshop => Performance Related => Topic started by: TiM3 on May 3, 2014, 08:56

Title: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: TiM3 on May 3, 2014, 08:56
This is the oil filter assembly on the T Sport engine, I'm in the middle of putting in my 2, is the small oil cooler setup standard? Is it effective?

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Title: Re: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: Anonymous on May 3, 2014, 09:05
Without knowing but the roadster has it as standard but instead of being a cooler its a heater
Title: Re: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: vinp182 on May 3, 2014, 09:16
Import roadsters don't have it
Title: Re: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: SteveJ on May 3, 2014, 14:22
Rich is correct - it's only fitted to colder climate cars (UK & Europe). Japan, US & Australian cars didn't have one.
Title: Re: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: Anonymous on May 3, 2014, 21:13
Quote from: "vinp182"Import roadsters don't have it

But then it a spyder and not a roadster if it an import.
Title: Re: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: p3t3 on May 21, 2014, 00:52
I know on some guides it says to block the water rail and remove the oil cooler. I went with the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' approach and left mine on..

Makes it a little easier to grab the oil filter with it been a bit lower when it comes round to changing the oil  s:) :) s:)
Title: Re: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: Vietts on May 21, 2014, 01:17
I removed mine so i could install my rotrex bracket  s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: cabbydave on May 21, 2014, 19:24
Its up to you Tim either keep it on as it warms the oil up faster and keeps it cool as well. However if you take it off completely you can get a sandwich plate and put a separate oil cooler on the car.
Title: Re: 2zz oil cooler question
Post by: TiM3 on May 21, 2014, 21:09
I think I'll keep it on, I can't afford an oil cooler since spending all my money on an Eliseparts baffled sump!!