Kiawasaki FR651V oil cooler ?
- Thread starter RayMcD
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Going to look into this one> https://derale.com/product-footer/f...il-filter-relocation-kit-1-2-npt-ports-detail
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Buddy, yes, an I'll leave this alone until it's out of warranty, Cheers, Ray
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Safest way to go.Let me know if you find one that works well.
Not to be a smart azz, but it's rather self explanatory. By having the engine running with oil that is 20 or more degrees cooler, the engine is subjected to less wear and tear, resulting in longer engine life. I have the same engine on my 5 yo Scag Liberty Z 48". But with only 143 hrs run time on it, I'm not overly concerned with installing a cooler. Plus, I change the oil and filter yearly even tho only 30 hrs are racked up each season.
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Okay, got it. But there are a ka'-zillion mowers out there with say no oil filter or even full pressure lube. Talking about air cooled engines here.
Oil needs to get hot, fast, and burn off any moisture in the crankcase. In cars quicker warm ups equates to better mpg. Mowers people don't care long as it starts LOL.
Never seen any data from any source about lower temps and oil/engine longevity. I would think keeping her on the full mark prior to mowing with any magic oil of the week is better than a cooler. ????
I'm no Mr. GoodWrench, so I suggest, if you haven't already, Google "purpose/benefits of oil cooler on small air cooled engine." As far as magic oil of the week, I at first used Mobil 1 20W50 (recommended for warmer climates) but have since changed over to Valvoline Synthetic Racing oil (black bottle) for the higher zinc content. I have a concoction added to 5 gals non ethanol gas consisting of 15 ozs Seafoam, 1 Oz of Stabil Marine and 1 Oz of Yamaha Ring Free. That Kawasaki fires up instantly, even tho I don't run the carbs dry or drain the tank during the off season. During that time, I crank er up at least twice monthly and vary the rpms for 8-10 minutes. Works like a charm.