oil temp - 200Q

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <970118090201_1658001751@emout11.mail.aol.com> QSHIPQ@aol.com writes:

> In other words, if you are adding a larger radiator or a larger oil
> cooler, the thermostats should open at 100C....  Less is hardly better
> here....

On most cars, the correct water thermostat starts to open at 87 Celcius and is 
so marked.  It is fully open at 102 Celcius.
 
Oil thermostats vary - some engines don't even have them.
 
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 Phil Payne
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 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club