Can you reuse oil cooler?
You should not have any problems with re-using it as long as you make sure you blow it out thoroughly with an air hose. should i spray it down real good too with brake clean? or find access to a parts cleaner? If you physically have chunks of ish in the pan then change it. If you dont then clean it and reuse it.
How do you replace an oil cooler line?
If the oil cooler hose is kept secure with a line holder, use a small socket to remove the retaining bolts. The oil cooler line should then drop away from the frame and the clamps holding it in place. One of the hardest parts of replacing the oil cooler line, is removing it from the engine compartment.
What’s the hardest part of replacing an oil cooler?
One of the hardest parts of replacing the oil cooler line, is removing it from the engine compartment. The oil line is going to be weaved in and around different parts.
What happens if you dont replace the oil cooler hose?
Without the oil cooler hose the engine, or the transmission, will get too hot to operate smoothly, and burn up. Leaks in the oil cooler hose need to be attended to immediately. Here are some steps for the average do-it-yourself mechanic to replace the oil cooler hose in a few hours.
How long is an oil cooler supposed to last?
The oil cooler will have to work every time that you run your engine. Typically, the oil cooler is supposed to last for the lifespan of the car. There are certain repair situations that can compromise the overall functionality of this part and make it very hard for you to get the proper cooling for your engine oil.
Do you have to replace the oil cooler?
You will have to replace your oil cooler if you find this issue. If you removed your turbocharger to replace the oil filter housing seals as well as the oil cooler seals, the auxiliary coolant pump hoses will be removed. If not, remove the clamps using hose clamp pliers, and remove the hoses from the auxiliary coolant pump (green arrows).
What happens if your oil cooler is too hot?
Having oil at high temperatures can lead to damage on the internal parts of the engine. Oil that is too hot will also be at the wrong viscosity, which means that it will be harder for the internal portions of your engine to use it. The oil cooler will have to work every time that you run your engine.
Where is the oil cooler in a Mini Cooper?
The cooler is a heat exchanger installed in the cooling fan shroud. Oil is supplied to the cooler using high-pressure hoses from the oil filter housing. I have found coolant and oil leaks in the front of the engine stemming from the oil cooler and oil filter-housing seals.
Why do I need an oil cooler in my car?
There are certain repair situations that can compromise the overall functionality of this part and make it very hard for you to get the proper cooling for your engine oil. Keeping an eye out for damage can help you to reduce the amount of damage that this type of repair issue can cause.