Adding an oil cooler

[swathdiver]

Can't check right now because I'm laid up with back issues, but as soon as I can I will report back

Take it easy then, bad backs are awful.

 

[BrainDead]

Take it easy then, bad backs are awful.

Thanks. Yeah they're one of the worst problems to have

 

[BrainDead]

Brian, so your radiator has two fittings/plugs on the driver's side tank without lines running to it?

Got around to checking under the hood today and I don't have any plugs on the drivers side of the radiator. I have the 2 lines for the tranny on the pass side and a power steering cooler in front of the radiator, but no oil cooler in the rad

 

[OR VietVet]

For some reason or another they did not put the oil cooler in your rig but is less expensive during manufacture to put ports for all engines to have an oil cooler and then just block them off than to have 2 different designs. I have an 02 Tahoe with the oil cooler block off plate. I don't tow anything on a regular basis so I see no need but if it was there I would make sure it worked.
Have to stop typing now, my back hurts. Honestly, I know of what you speak about the back. I am 67 and deal with it from time to time. Good luck with that. You need to get one of those wrap around and velcro shut back braces.

 

[BrainDead]

For some reason or another they did not put the oil cooler in your rig but is less expensive during manufacture to put ports for all engines to have an oil cooler and then just block them off than to have 2 different designs. I have an 02 Tahoe with the oil cooler block off plate. I don't tow anything on a regular basis so I see no need but if it was there I would make sure it worked.
Have to stop typing now, my back hurts. Honestly, I know of what you speak about the back. I am 67 and deal with it from time to time. Good luck with that. You need to get one of those wrap around and velcro shut back braces.

Thanks PNW VietVet, and thanks for your service. My chiropractor told me the same thing, but I'm stubborn and think my dumb ass knows better, hopefully this time I'll listen.

I'm planning to upgrade my radiator to the mishimoto unit, which has the built in cooler, so I'll pick up the lines that swathdiver found for me and get it installed. I might even see if I can get some before and after temps, if I can figure it out on my torque app

 

[swathdiver]

Thanks PNW VietVet, and thanks for your service. My chiropractor told me the same thing, but I'm stubborn and think my dumb ass knows better, hopefully this time I'll listen.

I'm planning to upgrade my radiator to the mishimoto unit, which has the built in cooler, so I'll pick up the lines that swathdiver found for me and get it installed. I might even see if I can get some before and after temps, if I can figure it out on my torque app

Talk to Ken about that Torque Pro stuff. @kbuskill

 

[kbuskill]

Thanks PNW VietVet, and thanks for your service. My chiropractor told me the same thing, but I'm stubborn and think my dumb ass knows better, hopefully this time I'll listen.

I'm planning to upgrade my radiator to the mishimoto unit, which has the built in cooler, so I'll pick up the lines that swathdiver found for me and get it installed. I might even see if I can get some before and after temps, if I can figure it out on my torque app

Talk to Ken about that Torque Pro stuff. @kbuskill

Give this a try...



I believe that's what I am using... let me know if it works for you.

 

[BrainDead]

Give this a try...
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I believe that's what I am using... let me know if it works for you.

Working for me, thanks Ken!

Now I just need to remember to turn it on next time I'm in the truck

 

[mattt]

Am I reading correctly that the factory OBD2 system keeps track of oil temps? I wonder if I could program a Scan Gauge II to show oil temp....anyone know?

 

[kbuskill]

Am I reading correctly that the factory OBD2 system keeps track of oil temps? I wonder if I could program a Scan Gauge II to show oil temp....anyone know?

That is correct... and I'm not sure since I've never messed with a Scan Gauge ll.