engine oil cooler for 93 4.0L

[SickEB1035]

i was wondering if a engine oil cooler is something worth investing in for my ex, it is a 93 EB with a 4.0L and an A4LD auto tranny. what are the positives (if any) of the engine oil cooler?

also im thinking about a 3in suspension lift for it, what would be the best way for that on a tight budget?

 

[SickEB1035]

any one? i was also thinking of a dual oil filter setup, any thoughts?

 

[BrooklynBay]

I had a dual oil filter set up on my old 89 Sable. I don't think it really made a difference. The Transdapt fittings would leak from time to time. Invest in a stacked plate transmission cooler instead. You could look into an Amsoil oil bypass filtration system for the engine like AlDive has. He makes oil changes every 25k miles.

 

[Maniak]

If the choice is between an engine oil cooler or a transmission cooler for the a4ld the trans cooler is by far more important.

The a4ld isn't the strongest transmission and heat will kill it. A good cooler will keep it from overheatings and assuming you take care of it, should help it last much longer.

The 4.0 motor (ohv at least) is a tank of a motor.. There are many that have over 200k miles and I don't think I've read about anyone using an oil cooler on them.

~Mark

 

[aldive]

any one? i was also thinking of a dual oil filter setup, any thoughts?

I have not seen a need for an engine oil coolor on my SOHC.

The only advantage in a dual oil filter setup would be in the extra oil capacity.

If you want extra oil capacity and better filtrationj, bypass oil filtration is the only way to go. Take a look at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126111&highlight=bypass+oil+filter

 

[Jason94sport]

Yeah there's no need for an oil cooler. A trans cooler is a better thing to do.

 

[SickEB1035]

oh ok what about a lift, what would be the best options on a budget?

 

[Spdrcer34]

Suspension Lift or Body Lift?

Ryan