This has probably been my most requested post since initially posting information about my oil cooler plans to several facebook groups including my own group GLiArmy
So as promised, I figured I'd make this post to a forum vs a fb page so its easier to reference.
For more nifty testing, upgrades and projects, go check out my Instagram: @toothless675
You can find my -6AN E85 Fuel line conversion on their too and some Big turbo love coming soon too!
Ambient Temperatures: 30*F to 80*F
Equipment: Innovate MTX Oil Pressure / Temperature gauge with data logging capabilities via RS232 (COMM) to USB and Logworks3 software from Innovate.
Innovate Part Number 3913 and available from Innovate direct or many other places. Link to gauge setup. >> Here <<
Oil: Rotella T6 5W40 (5k OCI)
Oil Pressure location: Initially (pre cooler install) was Tee'd off the oil dummy light (not suggested) Post cooler install it was moved to an adapter fitting on the return side of the cooler.
Oil Temperature Probe location: Tapped into the oil pan in the OEM location for the sensor, spaced with a 1/4" thick steel bung to set the sensor perfectly level (no threads) in the pan itself.
I never lost pressure, however it was not uncommon to see 240*F Oil temperatures or higher on stop and go traffic.
To test in a closed environment I went out at night after work, got the car up to operating temp and the oil was at a normal temp. I ran a series of 3 consecutive pulls off a 40mph to 120mph run and by the 3rd run the car had hit the oil temp warning light which comes on at 250*F
I have since retested and duplicated all of the original controls since installing the oil cooler and I even pushed the car even harder to try and get the oil temperature to rise, even doing consistent 120mph sustained pulls and taking the car to 160mph, I have NEVER seen oil temperature go outside of my green zone which is programmed into my Innovate at 230*F.
Before and after picture, Also posted to my Instagram @Toothless675
Logging yields the average of 190-200*F oil temps at the highest conditions through repeated abuse.
But you all didn't come here to read some text, you came for the parts list To make this more interesting I'll lace the post with pics along the way
So as promised, I figured I'd make this post to a forum vs a fb page so its easier to reference.
For more nifty testing, upgrades and projects, go check out my Instagram: @toothless675
You can find my -6AN E85 Fuel line conversion on their too and some Big turbo love coming soon too!
Post #1: Data, Testing, Conclusion, Solution
Post #2: Parts List
Post #3: Pictures
Post #2: Parts List
Post #3: Pictures
Initial Testing:
Vehicle: 2012 GLI CCTA. Stock Turbo > Stage 2+ > WMIAmbient Temperatures: 30*F to 80*F
Equipment: Innovate MTX Oil Pressure / Temperature gauge with data logging capabilities via RS232 (COMM) to USB and Logworks3 software from Innovate.
Innovate Part Number 3913 and available from Innovate direct or many other places. Link to gauge setup. >> Here <<
Oil: Rotella T6 5W40 (5k OCI)
Oil Pressure location: Initially (pre cooler install) was Tee'd off the oil dummy light (not suggested) Post cooler install it was moved to an adapter fitting on the return side of the cooler.
Oil Temperature Probe location: Tapped into the oil pan in the OEM location for the sensor, spaced with a 1/4" thick steel bung to set the sensor perfectly level (no threads) in the pan itself.
Conclusion:
After looking at the data that came from the logger and visually watching my gauge in every day driving, both spiritedly and casually from open roads to traffic filled highways. It was abruptly obvious that the car has a need for an oil cooler.I never lost pressure, however it was not uncommon to see 240*F Oil temperatures or higher on stop and go traffic.
To test in a closed environment I went out at night after work, got the car up to operating temp and the oil was at a normal temp. I ran a series of 3 consecutive pulls off a 40mph to 120mph run and by the 3rd run the car had hit the oil temp warning light which comes on at 250*F
The Solution:
The solution to the problem was fairly simple, Oil Plate adapter, cooler and lines.I have since retested and duplicated all of the original controls since installing the oil cooler and I even pushed the car even harder to try and get the oil temperature to rise, even doing consistent 120mph sustained pulls and taking the car to 160mph, I have NEVER seen oil temperature go outside of my green zone which is programmed into my Innovate at 230*F.
Before and after picture, Also posted to my Instagram @Toothless675
Logging yields the average of 190-200*F oil temps at the highest conditions through repeated abuse.
But you all didn't come here to read some text, you came for the parts list To make this more interesting I'll lace the post with pics along the way
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