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Remove some heat and regulate operating temperature.
Remove some heat and keep the engine within its operating-temperature range. It helps prevent overheating; its purpose is not maximum cooling and it does not alone guarantee maximum performance. Lubrication and starting have different functions, though engine systems interact.
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Always cool the engine to the lowest possible temperature.
Remove some heat and regulate operating temperature.
Completely replace the lubrication system.
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