Oil Cooler: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty and 2018 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 Engine .
- Remove the retainer and the engine oil cooler.
- Inspect the oil cooler.