Oil cooler lines

1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE
200,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVYKINGG
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Is it okay to delete oil cooler lines?
Apr 1, 2019 at 1:49 PM
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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.
Apr 1, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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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
Apr 1, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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