Mazda CX7 oil cooler gasket replacement

[@SnortColdSteveAustin]

After 5 hours i was able to get it done my neck hurts so much but I did it lol .Thank you so much for this video

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

No dramas mate

[@masonk1l023]

Is the loctite a must for the engine oil cooler gasket and red rubber grease?

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Hello how you going Its up to you mate abit of 515 on the gasket is ok 👌

[@masonk1l023]

@ okay so not necessary if i chose

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

@masonk1l023 id put some 515 on the gasket

[@joseorozco8654]

Amazing video! Very well explained, thanks!

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

No dramas mate 👍

[@careyanderson5208]

thanks mate for showing me the easy way to do this job

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

No dramas mate Its not a to bad of a job but give your self a couple of hours to do it

[@ajgileno4673]

Awesome Byron, you make it look so easy! Sarah & Ingrid (pindari)

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Its not to bad of a job the hardest part was trying to keep my hands out of the way for the video haha

[@ajgileno4673]

Your very talented with those hands (❤Ingrid)

[@dnasty981]

Where did you get the oil filter wrench? It looks like it makes oil filters easy to remove.

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

@@dnasty981 G'day mate 1 of the auto shops brought it years ago but gave it away with the car I might have ro part number for it in the basic oil change video cx7

[@ddye011]

How did you get that last bolt off of the block? The fourth bolt to get the housing off? I can’t get a wrench or a socket on it. It keeps hitting the house. I can’t get access to.

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

I think i used a 3/8 drive single hex 10mm socket or 10mm ring spanning Let me know how you go

[@ddye011]

@@downtheshedwithbyron gonna try again this weekend. The problem i was having was the socket was hitting the filter housing and wouldn’t allow me to get a straight on approach. Spoke with my brother who works for caterpillar as a chief mechanic and he told me to grind down one of my wrenches. The thickness of my wrenches won’t allow it to get in the bolt. Hope it works. Called the Mazda dealer and they want $1,000 to replace the whole cooler. I told them all it needed was a gasket. Crooks.

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Yeah sweet hopefully you get iy

[@someeric]

dirty thumbs up! I have a small leak around the CX7 oil filter housing area, a few drops here and there. Not sure if worth doing the job. Does anyone know any negatives if minor leaks are left as is?

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

@@someeric G'day id probably just monitor the oil leak it is abit of a job to do

[@bulldogbrett747]

Good Stuff .. very well explained - thank you

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

No dramas mate

[@Mr.Steve-O]

Hello, I have a 2011 Mazda CX7 with 130k miles, no issues until I noticed that I ran through 10 quarts of oil ( full synthetic) over 2500 miles. The car is running smooth, no loss of power, no overheating, no oil smell. I did notice some oil around the right side of the engine underneath the engine cover, around the large hose at both ends ( sorry don't know the name of it, intercooler turbo hose ? ) Any ideas would be great, thanks !

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Sounds like maybe a turbo seal Just take the hose off and have a look

[@Mr.Steve-O]

@@downtheshedwithbyron thx for your reply. There is some oil in the large hose that connects to the intercooler for sure. I took it off a few days ago to inspect it. Tomorrow I will remove the intercooler and inspect that for oil as well.

[@austintierney4828]

I don’t think I can get that large bolt on top with just a twist of the fingers lol how’d you get it loose?!

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Gday mate Haha maybe try using a shocket and extension from the top see how you go

[@weekileaks23]

Does that part fit a 2008 mazda 5? I can’t seem to find correct one? Great video

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Hello not sure mate

[@fotogralex]

Do I need to drain all the oil when I remove the gasket?

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Nar can do it with out draining it mate

[@josephnavarro3620]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Awesome 👍

[@honestreviews686]

My CX7 turbo coolant line has shot itself still runs and drives but loses coolant from the turbo coolant line is this an easy fix??

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Hose replacement easy on most cars Haha on a CX7 its more getting your hands in there

[@robertjt]

Can’t wait to get my ute up the shed ;)

[@darrenmoore2]

what size is the filter tool.

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Hey mate Ryco 04-08 Haha i forgot to put it in the description

[@kenethh.8306]

i ask if he drained all engine OiL?

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

@@kenethh.8306 hey mate you don't need to but would be a good idea to do it at the same time Hope you get it sorted 👍

[@kenethh.8306]

@downtheshedwithbyron thanks bro

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

@kenethh.8306 no dramas

[@jrey5676]

Hi Byron is $700 fair price for the oil cooler housing? They told me there is a crack and need to be replace

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Im not sure what they are worth but its about an hour or so job in the shop

[@andrewseamans1419]

Is this the 2.5 or 2.3 Turbo?

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

2.3L mate

[@andrewseamans1419]

@@downtheshedwithbyron thanks from Massachusetts USA. My daughter had the 2.5 looks to be the same oil cooler setup. The video is helpful.

[@alexvarela4605]

Very nice video. Thank you

[@jasonden1005]

Great video mate.

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Cheers mate 👍

[@felipemoya9992]

Thx mate

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

No dramas mate 👍

[@daretowatch7214]

Helpful

[@donaldhalls2189]

Dirty 👍🏼up

[@blazonemore2]

Toss that junk. And get the updated oil filter housing to use a regular screw on filter. Is what you should have been showing.

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Thats a mint idea mate Have you got a part number or good brand you would recommend Cheers Byron

[@blazonemore2]

@@downtheshedwithbyron L311-14-311A there is a few different part numbers all the same part. eBay has them the cheapest probably. About half what the dealership would want.

[@blazonemore2]

@@downtheshedwithbyron 2010 and newer I think they stopped using the cartridge style