Oil Cooler or not? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T18:11:18Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/oil-cooler-or-not?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A679763&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI live & fly in NW Montan…tag:zenith.aero,2019-12-22:2606393:Comment:7037632019-12-22T02:14:55.722ZLonnie Fosgatehttps://zenith.aero/profile/LonnieFosgate611
<p>I live & fly in NW Montana, winter flying oil temps run 165-170, summer temps run 200-215, so I'm putting in a cooler. I'll disconnect it for winter, but I like cool oil, I want it to stay in the 180-190 range all summer.</p>
<p>I live & fly in NW Montana, winter flying oil temps run 165-170, summer temps run 200-215, so I'm putting in a cooler. I'll disconnect it for winter, but I like cool oil, I want it to stay in the 180-190 range all summer.</p> just run the 2 inch hose from…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-08:2606393:Comment:6797632019-06-08T19:35:06.122Zsteven ophiuchushttps://zenith.aero/profile/stevenophiuchus
<p>just run the 2 inch hose from the front cowl that feeds the cabin heat of the exhaust muffs to the oil filter in the summer. the oil filter should lower the temp 5 degrees and the 2" hose will reduce it another 15. I went from 205 degrees full corse prop in 30degree to 180-185.</p>
<p>i still see 190 fully loaded in more hot climates. i never liked it going over 200 but the spec says it's ok for 230 continuous. way too hot then. its also related to pressure. you need that minimum oil…</p>
<p>just run the 2 inch hose from the front cowl that feeds the cabin heat of the exhaust muffs to the oil filter in the summer. the oil filter should lower the temp 5 degrees and the 2" hose will reduce it another 15. I went from 205 degrees full corse prop in 30degree to 180-185.</p>
<p>i still see 190 fully loaded in more hot climates. i never liked it going over 200 but the spec says it's ok for 230 continuous. way too hot then. its also related to pressure. you need that minimum oil pressure.</p>
<p>oil cooler can easily be added to the spin on filter mount. the adapter is here from airwolf</p>
<p><a href="http://www.airwolf.com/aw/products/remote-mount-oil-filter-kits/remote-oil-filter-kits-continental-engines" target="_blank">http://www.airwolf.com/aw/products/remote-mount-oil-filter-kits/remote-oil-filter-kits-continental-engines</a></p>
<p>and you can add a heat sink to the filter</p>
<p><a href="http://www.airwolf.com/aw/products/oil-filter-chiller" target="_blank">http://www.airwolf.com/aw/products/oil-filter-chiller</a></p> AMD did install oil cooler in…tag:zenith.aero,2019-05-10:2606393:Comment:6763942019-05-10T16:46:23.775ZKen Ryanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KenRyan
<p>AMD did install oil cooler in their 0200 powered CH-750, but it was the lightweight version of the engine, which might make a difference.</p>
<p>AMD did install oil cooler in their 0200 powered CH-750, but it was the lightweight version of the engine, which might make a difference.</p> Oh, I probably have about ano…tag:zenith.aero,2019-04-27:2606393:Comment:6748852019-04-27T16:21:24.557ZCarl Ortonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/CarlOrton
<p>Oh, I probably have about another year. I’ve only spent 360 hrs since 12/2017 cuz life gets in the way. I do some engine tasks in between Zenith tasks and am starting to slow roll parts acquisition for engine. Car done, crank cam n gears done etc. Have the oil filter assy already from the core. A few hunnert here a few hunnert there makes it easier on the wallet. </p>
<p>Oh, I probably have about another year. I’ve only spent 360 hrs since 12/2017 cuz life gets in the way. I do some engine tasks in between Zenith tasks and am starting to slow roll parts acquisition for engine. Car done, crank cam n gears done etc. Have the oil filter assy already from the core. A few hunnert here a few hunnert there makes it easier on the wallet. </p> No oil cooler. Live in southe…tag:zenith.aero,2019-04-27:2606393:Comment:6751162019-04-27T14:28:15.080ZJimmy Younghttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimmyYoung
<p>No oil cooler. Live in southern Texas, so it’s hot most of the time. Oil temps average 180 winter to 200 summer. If I have a passenger, fuel of fuel and max weight, it’s 95 degrees outside, I’m going to see 210 - 215. You are probably going to have oil temps at 225-235 on your break-in flights if its above 80 degrees, so throttle back and put it in a decent for a bit. Eventually they will start to drop. I’ve heard they are supposed to drop all of the sudden when the rings seat and it’s…</p>
<p>No oil cooler. Live in southern Texas, so it’s hot most of the time. Oil temps average 180 winter to 200 summer. If I have a passenger, fuel of fuel and max weight, it’s 95 degrees outside, I’m going to see 210 - 215. You are probably going to have oil temps at 225-235 on your break-in flights if its above 80 degrees, so throttle back and put it in a decent for a bit. Eventually they will start to drop. I’ve heard they are supposed to drop all of the sudden when the rings seat and it’s “broken in”, but my experience was more of a gradual decline over a few weeks of flying. Are you getting close to finished?</p> No oil cooler. Live in east…tag:zenith.aero,2019-04-27:2606393:Comment:6751102019-04-27T01:07:53.971ZGlenn Johnsonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GlennJohnson
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<li>No oil cooler. Live in eastern VA. Winter I am 160 - 180 and summer I will hit 200. I have oil filter bolted to the engine. It was either cooler or filter so chose filter. I converted to a "B" and put in 9.5 to 1 piston. I usually run at 2300 to 2500 (85 to 105 KIAS).</li>
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<li>No oil cooler. Live in eastern VA. Winter I am 160 - 180 and summer I will hit 200. I have oil filter bolted to the engine. It was either cooler or filter so chose filter. I converted to a "B" and put in 9.5 to 1 piston. I usually run at 2300 to 2500 (85 to 105 KIAS).</li>
</ol> My AMD built 601XLB uses a Co…tag:zenith.aero,2019-04-26:2606393:Comment:6750692019-04-26T02:23:23.651ZDavid Krakowskyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidKrakowsky
<p>My AMD built 601XLB uses a Continental O-200A</p>
<p>no oil cooler</p>
<p>my max temps run 210 f normal temps 185-195F</p>
<p>I think max recommended temps are 230F</p>
<p>i am in Florida, don’t need a cooler, keeping it simple works for me.</p>
<p>Dave</p>
<p>My AMD built 601XLB uses a Continental O-200A</p>
<p>no oil cooler</p>
<p>my max temps run 210 f normal temps 185-195F</p>
<p>I think max recommended temps are 230F</p>
<p>i am in Florida, don’t need a cooler, keeping it simple works for me.</p>
<p>Dave</p>