2015 Chrysler 200S V6, Oil Leak At 100k Miles, How To Replace The Oil Cooler

In this video we show you the most common oil leak problem and how to fix it. You'll need to order a new oil cooler, you'll also need to change the oil, and you'll need antifreeze. This car started its leak around 100k miles, but the owner doesn't know exactly when it started, so it could have been sooner.
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[@alexmaclean1]

I worked as a dodge tech for a decade and we had countless leaky oil coolers. Under warranty Chrysler wanted us to just do seals if no cracks evident but this is the best way to do it. Mine has just started at 170,000km or about 105k miles, which is right on cue, or a little late even lol. Not a bad job, even in a driveway but you want to be prepared in that case and not forget to have oil and coolant ready. Also not always needed but at 100k miles it's probably not a bad idea to spend the 50 bucks and put new intake gaskets in. I grabbed plugs to put in while I'm at it but those buggers are 20 bucks a pop here in Canada. Insane lol

[@savagewaviii6131]

a machinc was just telling me that it would cost me 600- 800 to fix my chrysler 200C OIL LEAK but watching this video u have saved me alot of money because i can literally fix all of this on my own with only spending less than 100 dollars.

[@1018Video]

Well I'm glad my video helped you out! Thanks for watching!

[@timgillespie6369]

Very nice video... Like many others on this thread, I'll be doing this job soon!

[@1018Video]

It's a common problem on these new V6 Chrysler's.

[@soapboxearth2]

Thanks for this video. Takes the mystery away

[@1018Video]

Thanks for watching!

[@CarlosSantos-hh2ci]

Thanks for sharing

[@1018Video]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamarmenta9666]

WOW you actually have your 10mm!!!! Jesus I thought those were a one and done type deal. Use em once and never see em again 😂

[@1018Video]

Oh yeah, very true! Always impossible to find. 🤣

[@blazeandcyrus]

Good video man but do not use dexcool, Mopar extended life coolant from the dealer or Zerex G-05 should be used . Also if your elbows deep in a 3.6 replace the intake seals while you are there, just a suggestion.

[@1018Video]

We only did what the customer wanted us to do, cause they were on a tight budget.

[@blazeandcyrus]

@@1018Video I hear ya

[@ryoung6730]

heres a few pointers for the guys who get stuck with this car, when you change the oil cooler assembly on a 2012,2013,2014, buy the oil cooler filter assembly for a 2017. by then they had redesigned the oil filter so you wont have to deal with those little valves that are in the assembly that always break off, the 2017 match right up with the port locations and all of the wiring, then when you change your oil you wont be breaking things just by removing the filter. and the filters for the 2017 models have the integral valve on the filter itself, it saves sooo much hassle, and the 2017 assembly is a little cheaper.

[@MrGraywolves]

Just to verify, you stated 10mm for the side nuts...I am assuming that is the same for the top bolts for the manifold and cooler unit as well? I plan to do this sometime next week when my part arrives Monday. Your video was insightful as it helped me decide that the job was simple enough to do myself, instead of a service shop. Bit messy fluid wise, but I'm ok with that. Takes me from forking out a dime for parts and labour...Amazon helped drop that to $250, including a new serpentine. Thanks guys. Keep up the good work. I'll leave the really hard stuff in your hands. ;-)

[@1018Video]

If you have basic tools and a basic socket set you can do this yourself, a shop would charge a decent amount if you have them do it. Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the video!

[@grandpzero4506]

I started having this problem yesterday after I change a sense near the engine on the right side. Noticed it last night the leaking exactly where it was leaking in this video. Took it in shop right away.56k for me

[@1018Video]

I'm seeing where a lot of people are having that same issue out of these cars multiple times in a row.

[@yovanirangel2964]

How much

[@jdubhman]

Nothing to it but to do it. I'm getting ready to stick the 2014 part on a 2011 Grand Caravan. Also changing the intake gaskets and spark plugs... Surprised you didn't stick rags in the open ports just in case something were to fall in that could be a nightmare...There's one video one here where the mechanic actually finds an 8mm socket stuck in there that someone had previously dropped.

[@1018Video]

If we dropped something we would've just got in there and got it out, but yeah, covering the holes is a good idea for sure.

[@markrepola7444]

Already had this repaired twice. First time under warranty. This last time it cost me $750.

[@brianheffren2679]

they make an all aluminum housing to fix it. replacing it with the plastic one is crazy as it will just fail again Dorman 926-876 Upgraded Aluminum Engine Oil Filter Housing Compatible with Select Models (OE FIX)

[@1018Video]

Yep pretty much.

[@chazbchaz5036]

Did u replace the oil filter housing unit In this video? If not then what did u replace because I’m experiencing the same issue far as oil leaking

[@1018Video]

I'm not sure, I don't remember exactly what happened in this video. If you have time watch it through.

[@ericschubert3995]

instead of leaking oil would it be possible that it is leaking Coolant instead? I have a massive leak coming from that area, might just go ahead and try to change the seals on it

[@1018Video]

I'm not sure, I think there may be coolant in that area, check the video cause I don't remember exactly.

[@ryoung6730]

And always remember to buy an upper and lower intake gasket set EVERYTIME you remove the plenum..its not an option for the car to perform right. and pay close attention the torgue specs on those oil filter housing assembly bolts and the intake bolts i think it is only 7ft lbs.

[@lamaj6639]

I have the exact same car, same engine, same year. I’m at about 68,000 miles and i have a mechanic shop telling me that my oil is leaking from the oil filter housing gasket. Is that similar to what’s in the video? Also, could putting oil in my car every now and then help it hold over until I’m ready to get it fixed?

[@1018Video]

The oil filter attaches to the oil cooler I believe, so yeah that'd be the same thing. If you plan on waiting to repair it, make sure you check your oil often, never overfill you engine with oil and never let it run too low! Thanks for watching!

[@skulznbonezz]

Are the cooler gaskets/o-rings built in to the new cooler I ordered a new one and didn't notice a set of o-rings

[@1018Video]

I'm not sure, it may be in the video. I don't remember if the owner had to buy some or if we used the ones from the old cooler.

[@KeepItnMotion]

I had this replaced twice. 3/27/23 it was worth place with brand new all-aluminum one a week later 4/3/23 it is still leaking oil what should I do next? I'm already out of $1100 in the last 6mths

[@denisepalms24]

I just got this done but now it’s throwing other codes. What should I do? I was reading on a thread that the guy took the old sensors off the original part and put them on the new part and it fixed everything the codes where gone. Would that be a good idea?

[@1018Video]

Wouldn't hurt to try that, sometimes new sensors can be defective.

[@jayare7750]

I replaced the entire oil cooler with new gaskets and everything, but the upper most left(looking from the front of the car) o-ring keeps leaking. I've taken it off and put it back on many times, tightened it very hard, but the leak won't stop. i put an endoscope to view the leaks and it's only that one. I've taken the jacketed bolts and put un-jacketed bolts, but no matter what, the leak won't stop. any idea?

[@1018Video]

I wouldn't have a clue without actually looking at it.

[@1018Video]

@@jayare7750 Ouch, I know your pain, it happens all the time, defective parts and stuff. Glad you got it fixed finally though! Thanks for watching!

[@keyroncampbell]

You need a new cooler... It's $75 in eBay..

[@1112223333111]

did you change the oil? the intake surface looked a bit dirty

[@1018Video]

Yes, we changed the oil, because when you take the cooler off some coolant pours into the oil in the engine, because coolant runs through the oil cooler too.

[@gerardjanssen]

I saw that too, I wouldn't go back to have work done by them. I'm doing the exact same on my car right now. I clean all gasket seats and put a bit of dielectric grease on the rubber gaskets.

[@twadney]

All of those bolts you put back have torque requirements. A small vacuum cleaner, some tubing and an empty jug would have sucked all of that fluid out of there. All twelve of those intake gaskets needed replacing after sitting in oil and coolant. The intake area should have been sprayed with parts cleaner and wiped clean. I'm guessing it's not just Chrysler you have a problem with, half way maintenance makes half way cars.

[@1018Video]

That car doesn't leak, and everything works perfectly on it after this oil cooler install. Only thing that messed up was of course another Chrysler thing, the engine coolant radiator blew up 3 months after we fixed the oil cooler, but that's Chryslers fault of course. Everything to do with what we did on this car is still working perfectly to this day, so whatever we did must've worked. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@twadney]

@@1018Video Almost a year, knock on wood.

[@1018Video]

@@twadney If it lasts longer than 6 months it's no longer the mechanics fault. 🤣

[@theiceinc]

This is exactly what i did. Took off the Coolant line, stuck a small hose in, and vacumed everything out. Then took off the bolts and Zero Coolant contamination

[@Corbinm21]

would it make sense to drain the oil to bypass the shenanigans with the paper towels, or would the oil cooler still hold oil and get everywhere? i'm starting to leak near the oil cooler at 91k miles. i noticed it while i was changing my spark plugs last night.

[@1018Video]

The oil-cooler will still hold oil, draining the engine oil won't prevent the mess. Yeah these cars have a lot of problems.

[@Corbinm21]

@@1018Video damnit Chrysler. lol I should sell the thing before anything else goes wrong

[@Corbinm21]

@@1018Video thank you

[@xanderdreger3386]

2015 200 with a v6, 108 thousand kms (around 70 thousand miles, mines leaking oil and coolant. Shop quoted me 900 dollars so im just gonna buy the 95 dollar aluminum part and do it myself

[@1018Video]

Yeah it's pretty easy to change out.

[@YaBoyNiklo]

I have a Chrysler 200 2013 with 178k it just started licking a lot of oil when I run it could this be the problem on mine any suggestions?

[@1018Video]

Yes this could be the problem on yours.

[@west2718]

Is it better to change the whole cool assembly or just replace the seals on it?

[@1018Video]

If I remember correctly it was the actual cooler leaking, not the seals.

[@rondellschuyler7074]

Chrysler dealer says that the oil cooler has been improved. Now the oil leaking problem does not exist on the new design. What you say ?

[@1018Video]

I sure hope so, cause I know a lot of people who are having this issue with these cars.

[@ViperBitenESP]

Do you know the part number cant find it and I have a 2015 v6 awd 200s

[@1018Video]

Should be able to find the part on EBay or at your local parts store. If you can't find it at those places check your local Dodge/Chrysler dealership.

[@Mike__P]

Do the intake manifold gaskets need to be replaced as well? My 2015 only has 31,000 miles and I have this same problem. Massive oil leak and oil pooled next to the filter housing.

[@1018Video]

When you order the oil cooler it should come with the stuff you'll need. Everything that needs to be done is in this video.

[@Mike__P]

@@1018Video ah ok. I thought there was a gasket between the upper manifold and lower manifold, and another between the lower manifold and the block, but I didn't see you remove one or put a new one in so I was confused.

[@1018Video]

With the miles as low as they were on the car we worked on, we just left the stock gaskets in place and reused them. You should be able to do the same, as long as they're not broken.

[@Mike__P]

@@1018Video I thought it had 120k miles? If that's considered low for gaskets then I should be good. Just don't want to rip it all apart and then they're broken and I'll be screwed

[@1018Video]

@@Mike__P The mileage wouldn't really be the problem for the gaskets, the age would, these cars are young enough to not need new intake gaskets and stuff, as long as they look okay.

[@-jmorr-9435]

what size are those 5 bolts on the oil cooler?

[@1018Video]

I don't remember, I'm sure a basic socket-set will have the correct size for them though.

[@Mrfuturex]

How long did the job take approximately?

[@1018Video]

About 1-2 hours.

[@shauntellehenderson532]

My problem now....the mechanic is suggesting a radiator flush too is that need?

[@1018Video]

It's possible that you would need that also, since coolant does run through there too.

[@bha5475]

So I watched this and I went and looked around the oil filter housing and I see oil pooled up. But my has never been low. I checked it before hand and it was with in the normal range.

[@1018Video]

It actually takes a lot of oil leaking out before it'll show up on the dipstick, this car always showed to be full of oil but it was leaving puddles of oil everywhere it parked.

[@bha5475]

@@1018Video okay. The valley doesn’t look like it has a bunch it looks like it is all on the back side by the filter housing. I haven’t seen any oil spots or anything. But I have noticed a smell but I think it’s a coolant smell honestly seems sweet. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’m gonna keep an eye on it hopefully can wait a month or two so I can get the money together

[@1018Video]

@@bha5475 All Dodge vehicles are notorious for having a coolant smell around the engine-bay. But yeah, I'd for sure start saving up for a new oil-cooler. Also these cars have radiator problems.

[@TheBikemaster94]

Wow

[@1018Video]

Chrysler junk.

[@kennethmarshall4799]

Wow i had the same problem at 57k miles

[@1018Video]

Yeah a lot of people are having issues with these cars.

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@1018Video those issues. Not all issues

[@1018Video]

@@Natethegreat200c I'm thinking it's something to do with the V6.

[@jasminedavis5126]

I replace my engine oil filter and once I got everything back together, it’s a long pipping noise and the light bolt icon comes on my dash

[@1018Video]

It's hard for me to be able to tell what's wrong with it without seeing it in person, but if I were you I'd go get that checked out by someone for sure.

[@johnevans6962]

same, did you find the fix?

[@bg3441]

How much does a repair like this cost?

[@1018Video]

It really depends on where you go.

[@619Media]

So many leaves, #SaveTheTrees

[@jamie19892008]

Thanks for letting us film your car

[@1018Video]

🤣

[@dcmayer2]

Trust me, they go bad way before 100k. Say around 50-70k mile mark. Replace with the Dorman aluminum unit and end the problem!

[@1018Video]

Thanks for the information!

[@chevyssboy89]

U have the link for that part??

[@omcx1e]

As far as getting all of the oil out of the valley goes I have two words for you. Turkey baster. Big one.

[@omcx1e]

Oh, one other thing. There is an upgraded one with an all aluminum housing instead of plastic. Dorman 926-959.

[@codythompson1762]

How much did you pay for the oil cooler itself ?

[@1018Video]

I believe it was 150ish dollars.

[@codythompson1762]

@@1018Video thanks, and how did you drain the coolant ? Did you use the valve at the bottom of the radiator? I’m looking to prevent the coolant leaking all over the place if possible and i thought if I drained it from there that should do it

[@StormChaserSelorex]

1 year late to the party, but thanks for the video. I've got a piece of shit 2016 chrysler 200 s thats having this damn problem at 67,000 miles. Along with the blower motor going out, the master cylinder failing, and the transmission. To sum it up, its just a POS. Anyways, thanks again.

[@1018Video]

Sorry you're having all those problems, Chrysler isn't really known for its longevity! Thanks for watching!

[@queenhayden7060]

My 2015 200s blower motor went out at 115000 and now I’m having this problem soon after🤦🏽‍♀️ just a headache. Plus connection issues going up and down

[@1018Video]

@@queenhayden7060 These aren't the greatest or most reliable cars to own that's for sure!

[@DCopp]

I'll be doing this to my 2011 this summer. Stupid design and location. Shame on the engineer/designer.

[@1018Video]

Yeah, a lot of things on these cars should've been done differently for sure.

[@epiclag165]

I did this today and my car is stuck in 3rd and the traction control is stuck off

[@1018Video]

Sounds like you may have forgot to hook something back up, but these cars are also known for transmission issues.

[@slickric5560]

I have the same car but it’s a ‘16 and the same thing happened at only 51k miles smh🤦🏽‍♂️

[@1018Video]

It's a Dodge thing.

[@mayken6661]

Every manufacturer being cheap. How long do they expect plastic parts to last under constant heat and cooling? Ridiculous

[@1018Video]

Yeah that's just how it is.

[@hairylarry6167]

This is one of the worst designs I've ever seen MOPAR come out with. My sons car is a 2014 200 with a 3.6. The one bolt hole that holds down the oil cooler has stripped threads in the aluminum manifold. We are about to tap the hole with bigger threads and use a conventional bolt. IF this doesn't work, he is getting rid of the car. We are also using red high temperature Permatex on the base. If it leaks, it's trade in time.

[@1018Video]

Hopefully that works out for you! The Chrysler 200 is a nice vehicle, just has some small issues. But if you think about it there isn't a vehicle in the world that doesn't have some kind of issue. Thanks for watching!

[@hanababayo8194]

Oh, my God. Amateur Hour, huh I have a feeling the same thing will happen soon. Because I don’t see that they haven’t cleaned up anything that needs to be cleaned. Not to mention the torque wrench. Tragic.

[@1018Video]

Worked out just fine in the end, car still runs fine to this day. No leaks.

[@hanababayo8194]

@@1018Video That’s good. I’m happy for you. Hey. By the way. Your old parts are just leaking rubber bands, and if you replace them with new rubber bands, I think they’ll still work without the need for new parts... It’s just my imagination, though. .

[@1018Video]

The oil cooler was cracked, that's why it was leaking, apparently you don't know what you're talking about.

[@danielt.saunders5617]

B

[@1018Video]

What lol.

[@hdstopandshop8947]

Need a wet/dry vac to suck up the oil

[@1018Video]

We got one, it was just easier at that time to use paper towels, lol.

[@MrGraywolves]

Turkey baster. The one that has a plunger is best, but the squishy bulb ones work ok, can be drippy. Just don't use your wife's.

[@timgillespie6369]

@@MrGraywolves Agree!

[@hondaguy0183]

So where’s all the instruction leading up to the start of the video. And what are you removing as you take it off. Not very informative

[@1018Video]

This was around the time I was experimenting with instructional videos, sorry if it's not that good.

[@pauljoey7977]

Very shoddy business

[@1018Video]

Works though. 🤷

[@nelsoncoffie5668]

Hopefully you don’t make a living as a mechanic.

[@1018Video]

Nope, I make a living holding the camera, lol.

[@gerardjanssen]

You should have cleaned all gasket seats! I wouldn't accept a job like that.

[@1018Video]

Nothing leaked anywhere when we were done with it, still to this day that car doesn't leak a drop.

[@gerardjanssen]

I'm doing that exact same job right now myself. First thing I do, is put rags in the intake openings so nothing can fall in! Don't tell me you never drop something. If it goes unnoticed, goodbye engine. 2. It is normal practice to clean any gasket surface when doing work like that. As far as saying that nothing leaked, how do you know that the intake isn't leaking. If one of the ports is leaking, that cylinder will run lean and can cause engine damage. Might not happen tomorrow but it can! Just saying.

[@1018Video]

Well this job was a long time ago and everything is still perfect with the car today. And a cylinder running lean would cause a rough idle, or a situation that feels like a misfire, it would definitely not be unnoticed, 1 lean cylinder would not act the same as the other 5 good running cylinders, and it's easy to get the intake back off, so that's not a big issue and it's an easy fix. Also, if 1 cylinder is lean it'll throw on the check-engine-light.

[@Oden-Heinrich]

What a waste of time watching

[@1018Video]

Helped quite a few people with this video.

[@Natethegreat200c]

First off don’t diss Chrysler . They’re really really reliable cars 120 and all she had was an oil leak ... did you see the car itself? Beautiful why? Because it’s a Chrysler. Anyways. ... I have 200k miles and so does my other 2 friends. All 200k on the 15 model year. Let me guess the guy talking shit likes Honda’s and shitty Toyota’s. Which have engine issues on Honda’s size and trans issues on Toyota side with proof! I’ll deal with a oil leak once to get the much better car inside and out. which is the Chrysler. Terrible vid. Show the fix not your crazy Scotty Kilmer sounding opinions. When people who have a car is looking for a repair video they don’t wanna hear your trash opinions it turns us off.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Never mind , with some digging I see your a GM guy. The company that has new pickups blowing engines on camera. V8 naturally aspirated engines, known ignition recall deaths, and like 4 failed brands they had to discontinue. You have other things within your respected brand then to be lying on Chrysler.

[@1018Video]

I literally own a 2011 Chrysler 300C Hemi, lol.

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@1018Video well stop adding to the bs online. Be the change. Start doing mopar reliability videos if that’s the case why are you bashing, adding to the false negative rep of Chrysler.

[@1018Video]

That car in the video is owned by my cousin, he's had nothing but problems with it, blew up the radiator, had an oil leak, had some electrical issues and tons of other stuff. I wouldn't own a Chrysler without a warranty, the reason I have my 2011 Chrysler 300C is because it has a warranty. Every car make has their own set of problems, which is why I won't own anything without a warranty.

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@1018Video okay that’s fair as long as you say ANYTHING Without a warranty.. and not being biased towards crappy Japanese cars that’s fine I respect that. I need a radiator on mine at 182k.. your acting like he needed all this work done at 20k. He has 120k on the dash. I have a oil leak as well prob my second one . Fix it and move on.. I’ve had two electrical “issues” with it. A wire connection had to be replaced for the trans and I had to get a few tcm pcm updates but look how many miles I have because of it. The won’t leave you stranded. Solid cars. How many miles / issues has your 300 given you ? Granted it’s the first year of that redesign so expect some but maybe it’s been solid?