Differences betwn Watercooled and Oilcooled piston

W - High specific heat capacity therefore removes more heat per unit volume
O - Low specific heat capacity
W - Requires chemical conditioning treatment to prevent scaling
O - Does not require chemical treatment but requires increased separate and purification plant
W - Larger capacity cooling water pump or separate piston cooling pump and coolers
although less so than with oil
O - Larger capacity Lube oil pump, sump quantity and coolers
W - Special piping required to get coolant to and from piston without leak
O - No special means required and leakage not a problem with less risk of hammering and
bubble impingement.
W - Coolant drains tank required to collect water if engine has to be drained.
O - Increased capacity sump tank required
W - Pistons often of more complicated design
O - Thermal stresses in piston generally less in oil cooled pistons
W - Cooling pumps may be stopped more quickly after engine stopped
O - Large volumes of oil required to keep oxidation down and extended cooling period
required after engine stopped to prevent coking of oil