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Old November 23rd, 2021, 07:35 AM   #17
jkv45
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Just run a good synthetic oil, and don't worry about high temps.

A water-cooled engine, with an operating cooling system, and synthetic oil can run extremely hot without any issues.

Conventional oil will breakdown from heat. Synthetic won't.

Engines like to be hot.
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