Do I need an engine oil cooler?[940-960/1993]

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Do I need an engine oil cooler?[940-960/1993] posted by Rob Abel on
Thursday, 11 June 1998, at 5:17 p.m.

Planning a long road trip this summer in our '93 940 with the intention of pulling
a light tent trailer (appx. 1500 pounds). I've installed a trannie cooler, will use
synthetic fluids.

Do I need an engine oil cooler to keep lower engine in the correct temp range?
I know that a "tow package" on trucks, for instance, includes transmission and
engine coolers. Don't want to unnecessarily overheat my pride and joy. Plan
to drive easy on hills, etc., but want to do all else possible as well. Would an engine cooler make a significant contribution?

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