Oil cooler lines

Tiny
CHEVYKINGG
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Is it okay to delete oil cooler lines?
Monday, April 1st, 2019 AT 1:49 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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No. The lines are there because the oil in those vehicles tends to run hot because of the poor airflow. So they get the oil cooler to help. Eliminating them can raise the temperatures in the oil which can cause it to break down faster.
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Monday, April 1st, 2019 AT 2:35 PM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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I agree with Steve.

If you have an issue with the one in the radiator, you can add one externally to keep the temperature down.

Roy
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Monday, April 1st, 2019 AT 4:00 PM

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