What does oil cooler bypass valve do?

What does oil cooler bypass valve do?

The Thermostatic Oil Cooler Bypass Valve was designed to provide better control of the engine oil temperature while also maintaining the safety of the oil system by bypassing oil around an oil cooler which is plugged for any reason.

Is a oil cooler necessary?

In performance cars – especially track racers and rally cars – oil cooling is extremely important due to the amount of heat transferring into the fluid from the constant flat-out driving and high-powered engines.

Do I need a thermal bypass valve?

A thermal bypass valve is necessary for hydraulic circuits that require fast warm-up, controlled fluid temperature, and low return line backpressure. Temperature control is the critical element for optimal system performance.

What happens if oil cooler fails?

When an oil cooler fails, it can force all the coolant out of the engine and raise the risk of an overheated engine, which may lead to possible engine damage. If the leak is significant, you’ll notice coolant on the ground or see steam gushing out from underneath the hood.

Does an oil cooler add HP?

What’s really nifty is that any heat relieved by an oil cooler is relatable to some amount of horsepower that is not lost as waste heat in the engine. Beals said the rule of thumb is 1 horsepower equals 2,544 BTU per hour.

What pressure does oil filter bypass open?

approximately 10 to 30 psid
Typically, engine manufacturers design bypass valves to open at a pressure differential of approximately 10 to 30 psid with some as low as 4 psid (28 kPad), and others opening as high as 75 psid (500 kPad).

What does a thermal bypass do?

The thermal bypass valve is used in transmission cooling & heating systems. It regulates oil flow and flow direction in order to self-control the operating temperature of the transmission. OEMs use the TBV to retain oil in the transmission in cold weather, thereby heating the oil quickly and reducing internal friction.

What happens when oil cooler goes bad?