jagwit Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 It seems that the pre-facelift Disco 2 V8s (2000 - 2003) are fitted with engine oil coolers. My friend's pre-facelift car definitely has an engine oil cooler. Now I am contemplating retro-fitting the oil cooler. My 2004 facelifted D2 V8 ES (fitted with a 4.6) does not have an engine oil cooler. I have fitted a VDO oil temp gauge to my car (as well as a VDO coolant gauge) and found as follows on my 5000km trip through South Africa (Pretoria - East London - George - Pretoria): The oil temperature would rise to 100degC (+- 20degC ambient temp) with engine coolant constant at 98degC. Coming through the Karoo at 32degC, engine oil was at 110degC and would climb to 113degC with long uphills. I did not tow anything. So, now my question is, do the V8 really NEED an engine oil cooler? My observations seem to suggest that it is really not needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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