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Old 11-10-2012, 06:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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So then an oil pan warmer might produce better fe than a block warmer. I wonder if this is in part caused by oil viscosity? The 212 oil temp is that the spec for your car? I know this is a general rule for block temp.
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