22re, oil cooler, and other benefits?
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22re, oil cooler, and other benefits?
I'm contemplating selling my truck or rebuilding it. I'm leaning more towards getting a new engine for it, but I have some questions on making it last and performing its best. First off, I would definitely start off with the best oil possible. Royal Purple or just a good brand of synthetic oil.
Would an oil cooler do anything at all to an engine to help it? I've read online it makes the oil last longer, but what other benefits would it provide?
Aside from an oil cooler, what other after market stuff would help make the engine last? I'm not looking for things like tornadoes or ECU chips, just stuff like parts or proven fluids that will be of top quality and make the engine last.
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I should also add that stock toyota parts are a given. The oil filters I buy will come straight from toyota. Coolant as well.
Would an oil cooler do anything at all to an engine to help it? I've read online it makes the oil last longer, but what other benefits would it provide?
Aside from an oil cooler, what other after market stuff would help make the engine last? I'm not looking for things like tornadoes or ECU chips, just stuff like parts or proven fluids that will be of top quality and make the engine last.
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I should also add that stock toyota parts are a given. The oil filters I buy will come straight from toyota. Coolant as well.
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I'm contemplating selling my truck or rebuilding it. I'm leaning more towards getting a new engine for it, but I have some questions on making it last and performing its best. First off, I would definitely start off with the best oil possible. Royal Purple or just a good brand of synthetic oil.
Would an oil cooler do anything at all to an engine to help it? I've read online it makes the oil last longer, but what other benefits would it provide?
Aside from an oil cooler, what other after market stuff would help make the engine last? I'm not looking for things like tornadoes or ECU chips, just stuff like parts or proven fluids that will be of top quality and make the engine last.
-edit-
I should also add that stock toyota parts are a given. The oil filters I buy will come straight from toyota. Coolant as well.
Would an oil cooler do anything at all to an engine to help it? I've read online it makes the oil last longer, but what other benefits would it provide?
Aside from an oil cooler, what other after market stuff would help make the engine last? I'm not looking for things like tornadoes or ECU chips, just stuff like parts or proven fluids that will be of top quality and make the engine last.
-edit-
I should also add that stock toyota parts are a given. The oil filters I buy will come straight from toyota. Coolant as well.
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I'm not looking to rebuild my current engine (unless I can find a place around here to do it quickly within a reasonable price range.) I was looking at buying a crate engine and then swapping it in over the course of a weekend.
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just get a longblock from someone and swap it in over a weekend. i'm sure you can find some that are local or at least in your state. seems like the best and most economical choice unless you've got time to rebuild it yourself. plus even w/o an oil cooler on it, with a fresh engine you'll be at peace of mind for quite a while. i wouldn't even bother with the expensive oil either. 22re's are already proven to last several 100k with dino fluids and minor attention. you could always add an oil cooler later on as well.
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just get a longblock from someone and swap it in over a weekend. i'm sure you can find some that are local or at least in your state. seems like the best and most economical choice unless you've got time to rebuild it yourself. plus even w/o an oil cooler on it, with a fresh engine you'll be at peace of mind for quite a while. i wouldn't even bother with the expensive oil either. 22re's are already proven to last several 100k with dino fluids and minor attention. you could always add an oil cooler later on as well.
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The Rotella T6 is like 23 bucks a gallon, so just under 6 bucks a quart, and the Rotella t non synthetic is like 14 bucks a gallon. it is exceptional protection a good price.
Good luck on your rebuild!
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New engine, new radiator. I put an oil cooler on my 280z years ago, when it had 126k on it. You could drive 3,000 miles, pull the dipstick out and the oil still would be as clean as the day of an oil change.
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If you do add an oil cooler to the system, make sure it's thermostatically controlled. Oil that's too cold is just as bad as oil that's too hot. There's an efficient operating temperature range that you should stay between.
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