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OIL COOLER DIVERTER VALVE KIT
£34.00 inc. VAT
Product Code: caoilvlvee46m3
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Description
A simple but very effective way to reduce oil temperature without fitting a bigger cooler.
The factory oil cooler has a thermostat that closes off the oil cooler path until the engine builds up to temp., then runs only a portion of the oilflow through the cooler once warm. This Oil Cooler Diverter Valve quickly remedies this issue by making the cooler full-flow - in other words diverting all oil through the cooler for maximum cooling effect. This will typically bring down stubborn oil temps 17+ degrees Celcius .
About a 10 minute install (once housing is removed) into the factory oil filter housing with oil cooler fittings.
PLEASE NOTE : Using this valve increases the oil warm up time after the engine is started, so it is important to always allow the oil to reach suitable temperature before driving off / driving hard, or alternatively you can install a seperate oil temps thermostat.
Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 2.00 Kg
The factory oil cooler has a thermostat that closes off the oil cooler path until the engine builds up to temp., then runs only a portion of the oilflow through the cooler once warm. This Oil Cooler Diverter Valve quickly remedies this issue by making the cooler full-flow - in other words diverting all oil through the cooler for maximum cooling effect. This will typically bring down stubborn oil temps 17+ degrees Celcius .
About a 10 minute install (once housing is removed) into the factory oil filter housing with oil cooler fittings.
PLEASE NOTE : Using this valve increases the oil warm up time after the engine is started, so it is important to always allow the oil to reach suitable temperature before driving off / driving hard, or alternatively you can install a seperate oil temps thermostat.
Estimated Volumetric Shipping Weight : 2.00 Kg