Oil Cooler: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty and 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the drain plug, drain engine oil and install drain plug. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
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- Using hose locking pliers, clamp the oil cooler coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
- Disconnect the coolant hoses.
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NOTE: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may cause engine failure. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to the appropriate information in Engine System - General Information .
- Remove the retainer and the engine oil cooler.
- Inspect the oil cooler.