How Long Does an Oil Cooler Last?

The heat that the engine produces can produce a lot of damage in the right situation. Making sure that all of the systems on a car that reduce the heat of the engine are working properly is important. The engine oil cooler helps to take the oil that circulated through the engine and cool it off. 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.

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. Keeping an eye out for damage can help you to reduce the amount of damage that this type of repair issue can cause. Neglecting to act when issues are detected can make the damage to the vehicle worse and will cost you more money to get everything fixed.

Changing out an oil cooler is not an easy job and can be nearly impossible for a car owner will little experience. Attempting to do this type of repair will usually lead to the car owner making matters much worse and complicating matters. Hiring a knowledgeable professional is the best way to make sure that the oil cooler is replaced the right way. The professionals will also be able to troubleshoot the issues you are experiencing to make sure that the oil cooler is the problem.

Here are some of the things that you may notice when your oil cooler is in need of being replaced:

  • The engine is losing power
  • The engine is misfiring due to oil getting in the cylinders
  • There is a rise in the engine temperature
  • More black exhaust fumes than normal

A bad engine oil cooler is something that you need to have repaired as fast as you can due to the damage that it can cause.


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Chuck

10 years of experience
347 reviews
Chuck
10 years of experience
Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.4L Turbo - Oil Cooler - Plano, Texas
Came out to fix an oil leak, didn't find the exact cause as the first issue was fixed, but leak was from multiple locations. While conducting the leak repair Chuck found multiple other issues (2 hoses that we were cracked and needing replacement, along with an other oil seal needing to be replaced) that were fixed and solved the check engine light that we had for a while. Overall extremely pleased with how detail orientated Chuck was with the inspection and repair.
Chevrolet Cruze - Oil Cooler - Arlington, Texas
He knew what he was doing and was courteous talking to someone else that does work on their own car and knows a thing or two.

Steve

40 years of experience
105 reviews
Steve
40 years of experience
Mazda CX-7 L4-2.3L Turbo - Oil Cooler - West Palm Beach, Florida
Steve had an appt cancel and called me so he took care of my car before my scheduled appt. He called to say he was on his way and he was right on time. The work was finished in a timely manner. I will definitely recommend Your Mechanic and also recommend Steve as the mechanic to do any work someone might need done on their vehicle.
Ford Taurus - Oil Cooler - West Palm Beach, Florida
Very knowledgeable and fast at a fair price. Highly recommended.

Joel

30 years of experience
76 reviews
Joel
30 years of experience
Nissan Altima L4-2.5L - Oil Cooler - Glendale, Arizona
What can I say, Joel is the man. You want something done right to your vehicle? He is the man for the job.

Richard

35 years of experience
96 reviews
Richard
35 years of experience
Chrysler Town & Country V6-3.6L - Oil Cooler - Tampa, Florida
Richard is a wizard among the car mechanics. Incredible specialist and a very nice person. He can identify the issue from first sight. In my case, he was the second mechanic. The first one assumed that issue in damaged hoses. When Richard came and look at the vehicle's insides, he immediately figured out that the problem is in the damaged Oil Cooler. And he was right. I ordered the necessary part online, and when it was delivered, I asked YourMechanic to schedule Richard to fix the car. It took him less than 1 hour to replace the part which was hidden under the intake. He de-installed the intake, changed the Oil Cooler, and return everything back. No mess around, no noise - clean, fast and perfect job. I'd say he works as a car surgeon. I highly recommend Richard and wish him all the best.

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