Oil Cooler: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position a new oil cooler on the oil filter adapter and install the threaded insert.
- Tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb-ft).
- Install a new oil filter.
- Tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).
- Connect the 2 coolant hoses to the oil cooler.
- Install the oil drain plug.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
- Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
NOTE:
Make sure the tab on the oil filter adapter nests into the notch in the oil cooler.