Oil thermostat issue

[Ali]

Hi all
In some vehicles there is no reasonable reason to keep the coolant or oil temperature thermostat in a hot country.
So I'm thinking to remove the oil thermostat to improve the cooling of my Pinzgauer.
Is removing the thermostat will effect the oil circulation or any other disadvantage???

[Profpinz]

Well it can be hot in Aus, and I guess if it was continually hot ALL the time you may be able to justify removing the thermostat, but in the REAL world I'd leave it in.... Getting the oil and motor up to temp ASAP is important.
The Pinny has never failed me, even when driving in temperatures in the mid 40's (C) so I see no reason to remove the thermostat.

[Thomas-E]

I find that the oil temp is not a problem, mine rarely reaches 160 F.
Long highway runs on a hot day can get it up to 190 F.
Around town on a 110 F. day gets me 150-160F.
I insulated my lower crankcase and oil pan just to get the temps up to these numbers (was 120-130 max before).
When it is cool (below 50 F.) I need to block off the air intake tunnel to get the engine to warm up.

If your engine is running hot you might check for a dirty oil cooler and check for debris in your cylinder fins.

Engines really like the oil to be warm, at least 180 F.

Better operation, efficiency and prevents foaming from condensation.

[Ali]

Thanks Peter & Thomas.

I will fit an oil Temp guage and remove the thermo to see the change in the temp cause my country is hot and the oil reach the operation temp very fast.