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Originally Posted by RockCrusher
If there is an oil leak at the cooler (or anywhere) and the leak severe enough the engine oil level over time would fall.
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That failure time will typically be a short period, though.
A small 2.5mm diameter hole with 2 bar oil pressure at cruising revs will empty 5 litres in one minute. If the oil level warning detects a low level in the sump immediately, you would have about 40 seconds to shut the engine off before oil stops reaching the bearings. If you receive a low oil pressure warning, if the engine isn’t shut off immediately, it is probably too late to avoid damage.