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Old 12-05-2017, 03:21 PM
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Default Re: Some uses for the old oil change O rings
Originally Posted by Kingdav1954
​​​​ heat degradation ?? The only thing that travels through it but does not touch it is air.
Yea, but since the manifold is bolted to the engine that averages 190 F, there is bound to be some heat buildup.
What I can't figure is that this same O ring is in the oil filter assembly that also averages 190 F, so why wouldn't it deteriorate there too ?
 
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