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Old 03-10-2016, 12:13 PM   #1
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You can grab the oil filter housing with your hand, even when the engine is hot, so it does not get anywhere near the oil temp
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I doubt very much the oil reaches 240 deg C - I wouldn't want my oil more that 120 max....

JayG - you must have asbestos palms !!
I think he meant Fahrenheit

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You can grab the oil filter housing with your hand, even when the engine is hot, so it does not get anywhere near the oil temp
Mine will be inside the canister, so hopefully it will maintain strength at oil operating temp.
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