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Started by 88FXR_OLSEN, June 10, 2011, 11:39:31 AM

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88FXR_OLSEN

hey i am re-doing all the oil lines but i have one ? the guy from napa gave me 3/8 fuel/emission and said that will work, or did he just f**K me ?

Dan89flstc

They probably sold you hose that meets SAE 30R7, which is used for fuel, emissions systems etc. It will work fine for your oil lines. I have been using SAE 30R7 hose for many years. It will hold up well.
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busmechanic1

I have been using rubber fuel injection line from Auto Zone on my Evo, works just fine.

Old Crow

I usually specify I want transmission cooler line.  I've seen cases where fuel line gets soft and soggy when used with oil.
This ain't Dodge City, and you ain't Bill Hickock.

busmechanic1

True Old Crow-tranny lines would probably be the better choice, but I have seen many tranny lines go soft also. Six of one or half a doz of the other? :scratch:

PaJoe

#5
Some times they sell you SAE 30R6 which does not have as high a heat rating as
SAE 30R7 but I used 30R6 for my oil cooler an entire summer, 5000+ miles without and
problems. Fuel injection lines are better. I found a set of pre-formed OEM lines for my '90 Ultra
and prefer the fit of the OEM .

SAE 30R6 = Resists temperatures up to 212°F (100°C)
SAE 30R7 = Temperature Range F & C: -40˚F to +257˚F (-40˚C to +125˚C)