Oil Cooler Replacement 1.8 Chevy Cruze Sonic Aveo Cobalt Holden Cruze Barina F18D4 or F16D4 engine

[@mmsmms3111]

The engine oil cooler inlet pipe were not set probably after the new oil cooler has been replaced! Check the different on 3:45 and after the installation on 6:17 it looks like it did not got placed correctly in its place! If the engine were to be stressed with high altitude in the future the pipe differently will go out of its place a little then start to leak all the coolant water out!

[@killawattgarage]

Thanks for watching closely. I had a look at the the 2 time points the camera has been moved which I think changes the perspective. I can't exactly remember that repair or that filming but sometimes when I film things are done twice, once for the camera and once where I get my head and arms in there to ensure it was done correct. I pressure test any cooling system repair so I am confident when the car dives off as to have no leaks. Hey thanks again for noticing and pointing it out. Will pin this comment at the top. Cheers

[@johnmcevilly5808]

What did you use to lubricate the "O" rings on the metal pipes

[@M70ACARRY]

​@@johnmcevilly5808 spit

[@BenFlipsCars]

Thank you legend. Unfortunately a car I bought had a small amount of coolant leaking from the oil cooler so needed to do this replacement. Would have been much more difficult to figure it out without this video so thank you!

[@paulhyde1834]

Very good video! Just what I needed as local main dealer quoted £700+ for the job, while the parts were about £130!!! The video really boosted my confidence... thank you!!

[@killawattgarage]

cheers

[@steveandcezannepowell7772]

Excellent video thanks, was thinking I have a blown head gasket before I watched this (with oil in the water) so you saved my life :) thank you!

[@killawattgarage]

Glad it helped

[@genarogarcia6719]

With these egr failur will it make the car not to start?

[@Kosworth]

This is how you make a video about a repair. 10/10

[@dosgos]

Excellent video. Perfect storyboard, video quality and narrative. This is similar for the Astra as well.

[@killawattgarage]

Thanks for the comment, glad it was of help.

[@triciaackerson4678]

The video was very informative. I noticed if you remove the right cooler tube before the manifold it will come out and go back in much more easily.

[@triciaackerson4678]

Also remove oil cap. So much more room to work on the right side.

[@MarkConwayTheBurgerKing]

First job I gotta do on the Cruze I just purchased, not running. Great tutorial made simple 👍❤️

[@killawattgarage]

cheers

[@dereckryan275]

Thanks for video. This is just what I wanted. Getting oil in water bottle and I need change oil cooler and/or seals. I was going to do it but not in the right order. After watching this I can have it done quicker. Thanks for saving me at least half a day. Back on the road sooner.

[@padraic7777]

great video. very clear and gave great detail on the assembly and I liked the little tips. the image is extremely clear and not shaky like some. thanks for your work it was so easy to do this.

[@killawattgarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@scottjenko2769]

Great video. Step by step is easy to follow... I was thinking of replacing the oil cooler in my Holden Cruze but after watching this hhmmm, not so sure.. too much to do.

[@paulcarter2907]

Informative and clear, but no mention of torques, [About 20 to 25 Nm] which are critical for the 'O' rings at the rear of cooler which you didn't mention or show at all..always best to mark the silver tubing with a black marker pen to ensure piping is in correct position/seated..Don't mean to be super critical, but having done the job on my 1.8 Insignia, I'm aware of pitfalls..This is a recognised weakness with this engine in all its forms, and the use of a gasket sealant, Permatex, is highly recommended as this area can leak again, soon after repair!!

[@killawattgarage]

Awesome thanks for sharing some tips.

[@swavgav2829]

great video mate, well filmed an edited and straight to the point. legend

[@killawattgarage]

Hope it helps. Thanks for the comment.

[@glenlearmonth3912]

Excellently presented. Very clear and concise. Thank you.

[@killawattgarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheeAmateur]

Thank you for sharing, very well presented and thoroughly explained the process

[@AJB67]

Thank you for your help. I have just removed and rebuilt the unit from my Astra SRi vvt with the Z18xer engine. Unfortunately the access was not as good as the model you have but that's life! You were spot on with your assessment of how long it lasts. Mine was just on 70k miles. 👍🏼

[@Wdthyfdo]

On mine only got 50k miles before the bottom oil seals gave way.

[@leecaptis5865]

Thanks from Philadelphia , Pa. !! Doesn't look too bad when you do it.

[@micklea1]

Nice video Just done this job on a 1.8 Vectra almost the same but the expansion tank is at the back Did change the whole housing only the cooler The vid was very helpful 👍

[@killawattgarage]

I changed the whole housing in this video, but sometimes just change the cooler seals. Thanks for the comment.

[@damiannygaard7605]

Excellent video. FYI, here are the part #'s: Dorman oil cooler gasket kit - 926167. Oil cooler unit: Dorman 918432

[@brandiblouir19]

I do believe this happened to my 2014 Chevy Sonic. It’s going to the shop tomorrow.

[@davenstorm7271]

If you don't mind me asking what did the shop charge you to fix this ?

[@MrEshta26]

Great video! Bit overwhelming to do as a first time... i think that is the issue with my car oil in coolant

[@lueyholland9722]

Awesome video... Got mine done in about 3 hours... Thanks for posting!!!

[@killawattgarage]

Nice work!

[@birdoffire1549]

Thanks for the tip with using tape to keep the bolt on the socket. I have a feeling that is gonna come in quite handy!

[@killawattgarage]

No problem, glad to help.

[@bethuelmaabane1309]

thank you very much your video nice and short straight to the point and very helpful.

[@killawattgarage]

thanks for the comment

[@JCYT]

Thanks for the video mate! I'm about to order parts. Just wondering if your oil cooler and seals are aftermarket? Do you mind sharing where you got them from?

[@outdoorsbeyondnature1980]

4:02 The mental right hand (Coolant Pipe) that feeds into the (thermostat intake coolant housing,) can I just replace that without removing the the exhaust manifold?

[@killawattgarage]

Yes, you sure can!

[@Charles73358]

Hey, can you tell me how much the labor would be to replace the oil housing coolant on a 2012 Chevy cruze 1.8 engine ? My Mechanic said he has never done those before, and he has to spend some time figuring out what to charge Thank you 😊 Great video!

[@d.b.cooper8398]

Thanks for the video !!! I’m about to do the same on my 2013 Chevy sonic lt 1.8 Bought brand new from the dealer and has 112,000 miles on it now and we just started seeing oil in the reservoir..... doesn’t look like 2 bad of a job ! Thanks

[@killawattgarage]

if you have any question let me know. Thanks for the comment

[@drapermike]

Killa Watt Garage will you always see oil in the coolant res? Because my dealer is telling me my oil cooler is leaking but there’s no oil in my coolant. Just a smell when I start my car. My Cruze is a 2015 with only 60k on it

[@andrew6139]

what size torque driver did you use on pipe please thank you

[@yervandgarginian3970]

Thank you, it was very clearly explained. Cheers.

[@LyubomirL]

Great video. But here comes the question how did you diagnose that it is the oil cooler and not the head gasket or Oil Pump gasget? In addition what brand is the oil cooler? Also noticed that you are not using torque wrench which I think is pretty important.

[@killawattgarage]

Hi and thanks for the questions. Sorry for the long answer but these cruze's often suffer Head Gasket issues too so it is important to know what to fix and not waste your money. Answer 1: 'Typically' a blown head gasket has coolant mixing with oil and you see the 'milkshake' consistancy under the oil cap, where as this is oil mixing with coolant. I know that sounds like semantics but it is different. Coolant pressures are at a maximum of about 18-20psi while oil pressure can be 60psi+. In the oil cooler you have these 2 fluids flow around each other so there is an exchange of heat, a failing seal here will see the oil pressure find it's way into the coolant. Hence you see the oil contamination in the coolant bottle. A head gasket seals coolant, combustion pressure, oil drain back holes and a single oil pressure passage to delivery oil to the top of the cylinder head. When this fails often coolant at 18-20psi will find is way to the oil drain back hole which has no pressure and then coolant mixes with oil in the sump and we see evidence of this under the oil cap. This is usually accompanied with compression lost into the cooling system resulting in coolant over pressuring and lost of coolant. I also use a test like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2LdgYRpfJaooKc which measures CO2 levels in the cooling system which is an indication of combustion gases leaking into the cooling system. Answer 2: For this video I used an aftermarket cooler as they are plentiful and very cheap compared to genuine. There are multiple brands all with good warranty periods. Answer 3: Yes Torque setting are best to use. I re-looked these up to answer you question but don't have a listing. I would suggest around 8Nm however in my defence as a mechanic you get good at feeling the force you are tightening with. Hope this answers your questions, happy o help.

[@LyubomirL]

Hi, @@killawattgarage Big thanks for your time and answers. I clearly got your point but there is something I think it is worth to consider. In my case I have changed the oil cooler seals before 70000 km. And now except the oil in coolant I have an external oil leaking for which I cannot clearly see the starting location. Have you got a case with defective oil cooler with both external and internal leak? My research so far points me to the oil pump gasket which also could cause such behavior. Please check the links below and let me know your thoughts. mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/32999/astra-h-oil-found-in-coolant kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXjWkp-KgpJlicU

[@killawattgarage]

@@LyubomirL Yes these can definitely leak oil externally as well.They typically don't last long. High heat and pressure really take there toll on the seals.

[@josephinefairlie9007]

This was really informative. It taught me that I cannot do this myself to my holden barina which has the same configuration of parts as the vid demonstration 😢

[@dmanyeah7963]

Great video. Will be attempting this next week . Just one question what is the last process of refilling the coolant and purging air out off the system ? Dont want to or need to flush it just refill. Thanks

[@davidwheeler7613]

Great video thank you. Question I have mine torn down to the cooler and realized the bolt underneath (where the leak appears to be) was very loose. Do you think I should tighten the bolt and hope it won't leak and reassemble or continue the replacement?

[@davenstorm7271]

Just wondering if tightening that one bolt fixed your leak or did you have to replace the oil cooler?

[@JosePerez-nk2lf]

I got oil in coolant reservoir. A little oil coming out from back of the cooler. After watching this I'm sure the gasket will be bad . My question is what where the engine performance symptoms from this? My car seems like it doesn't have power when going up on a hill ? Is this why I got no low oil pressure according to a receipt left in car from last owner

[@killawattgarage]

A leaking oil cooler wont show up as low power or any other drivability issue.

[@eldorado111]

You will need a special 22mm 'o2 sensor removal socket' to get the o2 sensor out. To my knowledge, the cable to it is FIXED. It's unlikely you'll have a spanner that can get in there unless you take the radiator out or in my case the a/c tubing. Watching another video, you may even have to put a hose clamp on the socket once it is in place, to stop it from opening up when twisting - that's how hard they can be to get off.. crowfoot spanner *might* open up also or could struggle to get in there - try it if you have one but I wouldn't buy specifically..

[@hippo780]

oil cooler under the exhaust manifold good job gmc

[@empowered3206]

Thanks for the video this is my problem with my cruze

[@Johnman1324]

how do you clean the resoivoir when you're done?

[@killawattgarage]

Lots of flushing. I just use water rather than coolant and drive the car 10-15 minutes and flush again and again. If really bad a dishwasher cleaning tablet in with the water and then a short drive, this does a really good job. Also take the reservoir off and rinse it. It takes awhile to get it clean. Also make sure the hoses are all still good.

[@luisdaniel75]

I have a 2013 1.8L Sonic and hadn't ever seen oil in coolant, but today when I was driving, suddenly engine started to make noises, so I pulled out immediately, and I was shocked when I saw coolant reservoir completely full of oil that engine was almost empty of oil. Do you think oil cooler seal could be the problem? Is there any other possibility? Before that my car was running very good. Thanks for your comments.

[@killawattgarage]

Sorry for the slow reply but sounds like the oil cooler seals for sure. Hope its sorted by now.

[@domrider854]

Hello from Canada, Just wanted to Thank you I was freaked out to do this job, but watching this short, clear and detailed awesome video just gave me the confidence to do this! I will order a new cooler right now on amazon but my only problem I dont know how to find all those seals on the 3 metal hose around the cooler.... Do you have a list of them, I cant find a kit with all those or even a list with part numbers.. Once again Thanks you saved my young family a bunch of money with these explanations

[@domrider854]

Well Im still searching and cant find a kit with all those pipes o rings.... Anyone knows please? Thanks

[@killawattgarage]

typically they come with the oil cooler. Generic O rings from any parts store will work.

[@nigiessquidgies]

Hey Killa Watt Garage! Awesome channel & thanks for the video. I have a 2015 Barina X with the 1.6 litre engine and I’ve just had the oil cooler replaced at a Holden Dealership with genuine parts. The coolant reservoir was also cracked, the O rings on the reservoir cap was broken so that was replaced as well, the air bleed pipe to the throttle body had to be replaced as it had a coolant leak as well. I have 2 questions: 1) If there is no oil in the coolant, how do the mechanics know to change the oil cooler? Do they start to leak oil or coolant? Or have they just done it because it’s a common thing that goes after a while? Or do they show signs of old age? 2) Do you think this could be the start of some expensive repairs in the future with this car? Are there other things that start to go with these motors at this age? The car is 7 years old now and I have a feeling there could be more issues arising soon. Cost me heaps of money to fix and I don’t want to get caught out again with a big bill in a few months. I don’t have the skills to repair these things myself. Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks 🙏 🚗

[@nigiessquidgies]

I’m getting the rocker cover gasket done next week as well. I’ve had the spark plugs and coil pack done as well. ✅ so I’m trying to stay on top of it but the bills are adding up. Thanks

[@daveys]

Fingers crossed that this fix works for my Vauxhall Zafira which currently has coolant like fudge! Same engine as this by the look of it.

[@daveys]

Yep, exactly same issue and symptoms (but way worse sludge). All replaced now and seems sorted. Loads more difficult to do on mine than yours though - O2 sensor seized, exhaust nuts seized, couple of manifold bolts seized, top rad hose welded to the engine, etc. Luckily the power of fire, a knife and a 10mm impact socket helped.

[@joeblow442]

how do I tell if its the oil cooler thats gone or a blown head gasket? ... Just bought a cruze thats not running and has oil in the resevoir but no oil in the radiator yet.

[@killawattgarage]

Blown head gaskets are common with these cars. If it's not running I would spend the time to do a compression check and go from there to determine whats wrong. If the head has to come off it's really easy to access the oil cooler and a smart move to replace it then. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for the question.

[@agoodneighborautorepair2176]

Very nice explanation and information.

[@killawattgarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bubblez9104]

I used a ton of penetrating spray, and some brake clean for surfaces. Turned it on and had that normal smoke. Test drove and coolant light went off. Shut it off and let it cool and had it idling again. No leaks other than the small drops of oil it had from other seals but suddenly it started smoking again no light though. Should I be worried?

[@paulcarter2907]

You'll notice a load of coolant went down into the exhaust system..Strongly recommend you drain cooling system thoroughly first, then move car to repair area..So long as its a short move of course!!!

[@andrewveitch100]

Thanks heaps mate. Perfect instructions. Made this an easy job.

[@tylerwilliams786]

What are you using to lubricate the o-rings. I got mine all apart. Just waiting on parts to come,and I'm going to reassemble. Just wondering whats a good lube to use on orings. Thank you

[@killawattgarage]

The O rings on the coolant pipes I dipped into coolant and assembled. As long as its not dry you wont have any issues.

[@tylerwilliams786]

@@killawattgarage ok i got silicone lubricant it says for o rings. Use that or coolant. Guess it don't matter right. Like u said just as long as there not dry right. Thank you for the help and video

[@killawattgarage]

@@tylerwilliams786 Correct

[@zurab1686]

@@tylerwilliams786 Все смазки на нефтяной основе. Правильнее будет окунуть в антифриз и сразу устанавливать на место.

[@Harry-Mann]

This is an excellent tutorial. I did notice green coolant (Not Dexcool) I've heard that the Dexcool is harsher on the cooling system. Especially the hoses. Do you know if that is true?

[@sunnyspaces7]

I just heard the same thing today. Was told Dexcool is very acidic. I needed a rad flush today so instead they filled with another kind of coolant

[@eldorado111]

Great video! How the hell do you get that O2 sensor out? Special tool required?? I don't have a spanner I can fit in there..

[@CarsSimplified]

Well filmed!

[@killawattgarage]

I do all my filming with a single GoPro camera and a shop light. I really need to upgrade but have no idea of what camera would suit.

[@CarsSimplified]

Pretty impressive! I can't see how else you could improve without introducing things that slow down repair work. Maybe just a second GoPro so you can leave one set up where you know you'll be back? I film with a DSLR and it can be a chore sometimes.

[@rowensmith174]

Is it necessary to have the radiator cleaned and replace the thermostat and water pump?

[@paulcarter2907]

I would say no...

[@MrHerces18]

Did you drain the Coolant first. Or just let it spill out as you were removing the hoses that hold coolant.

[@killawattgarage]

Drain it first but there is alway plenty left in the lines and block etc. hence the mess I made

[@samuellankono]

How can the water and oil in the cooler be put in the various compartments

[@bwink23]

Do you need to wet the gaskets on the oil cooler with motor oil that goes onto the engine surface...like you would when changing an oil filter? What are you lubricating the O-rings with on the cooler pipe?

[@killawattgarage]

You can use a little oil on the oil seals and coolant o rings with coolant.

[@RedneckRuination]

I found that the seals used in the coolant pipes on the oil cooler weren’t sealing and started leaking before the system was pressurised. Do you have any tips or a specific seal kit you used?

[@bestofthebest3821]

Is it possible to seal off those coolant tubes and that oil route it out to an external air oil cooler then back into the engine? Just to eliminate that Messy cooling set

[@isgar2266]

Appreciate this video great help!

[@killawattgarage]

Happy to help

[@Joshua-mu2nr]

Thanks for the video! My local mechanic charged me $1300NZD to "fix" the cooler, but now it's broken again -_- I can't find an F16D4 cooler online, but I can find the F18D4. Are they the same thing?

[@aussieman3582]

Just a question dont you have to replace the gasket behind the timing chain water pump if you have oil in your coolent.

[@killawattgarage]

yes it is good practice to replace that gasket as it is often wrecked with oil in the coolant. known as the oil pump gasket

[@Trag_s]

I found that there are 5 bolts securing the oil cooler instead of 4. One bolt was right under the oil filter on right side.

[@terqtzy6216]

can you link where you got those gaskets

[@Distriived]

After changing my thermostat housing, i get heat again but the radiator fan is still on full blast. I got yet another thermostat housing to replace the faulty one but found oil in my coolant this time. Also i noticed my oil light dings when I idle after driving for a little while. And cruise control quit after as well. I'm not sure what i could have done to cause this. Any ideas? I thought maybe i knocked something loose on the oil cooler. 2012 sonic 1.8L manual. Thanks, great video too by the way. Maybe I'll attempt to change the cooler gaskets as well.

[@shannondworkman9742]

always when replacing thermostat also replace the one $10 temp sensor on the left side of the radiator as it has one there and that was the one causing me to have fan on all the time.

[@johanhammenga1432]

How did you find the o rings for the cooling pipes which connect to the oil cooler? Or a complete gasket kit would be fine to ofcourse

[@killawattgarage]

Any good parts store will have these O Rings, just take the old one in and they can measure it up or you can buy genuine and pay heaps more $$$.

[@clarenceloudystone6897]

Can a bad oil cooler cause coolant to go into the oil and get into the engine?

[@gibbyjborn6175]

I thought my head gasket leaking when found milky stuff in the radiatot reservoir....it is oil cooler unit couse the problem...but that oil cooler location is hard to tackle...

[@rickthompson5120]

I would suggest using the radiator butterfly drain. The engine bay will stay cleaner, and you wont subject yourself and the rubber and plastic parts, including any wiring, to degreaser which is notoriously bad for non metallic parts. From my experience even cleaners that claimed to be safe were not. Seems Chevy and the dealers are stringing ppl along when they have coolant loss. Acting as if they cannot find the location of obvious coolant loss.

[@killawattgarage]

Thanks for the comment. Yes that would be a cleaner way.

[@airheadbit1984]

@@killawattgarage Good how-to except for the draining of the deadly coolant fluid, pets drink that crap and die.

[@johnmcconnell693]

Hey mate, can the black plastic oil filter relief valve be unscrewed from the oil cooler housing without taking the oil cooler completely off? It has a hex shaped top so I assume it would just unscrew?

[@killawattgarage]

From memory I would assume yes. There is nothing from the engine side of the oil cooler that would need to be undone.

[@l0k0ldestryer]

do u recommend to do a radiator flush with the change of the oil cooler since coolant got mixed up with the oil?. Also, any tips you forgot to mention on the video?. Thank you.

[@killawattgarage]

Yes you will need to flush the cooling system. Depending on how bad/long the oil cooler has been leaking will help you decided the best method. I suggested just using water initially as it may take a couple of flushes. After most of the emulsified oil is out use a radiator flush additive to help clear it all. I also suggest removing the coolant bottle and flushing it separately. If oil has been in the cooling system a long time it can effect the rubber hoses so be sure to check their condition, they go all soft and saggy when badly effected. Hope this helps.

[@stillboutit]

Hello ​@@killawattgarage, Can you do a video on how to do coolant flush specifically for the 1.8 L engine?

[@daniel25ss]

Whats its the socket size and type for the manifold cover bolts? Cant find info anywere

[@CLIFTYPOPS]

Hi how many hours labour and how much would this generally cost to replace?

[@killawattgarage]

Price of the part will vary. You also will need new coolant and it's a good time to do an oil change as well. These prices will vary country to country. The Oil Cooler replacement shouldn't be any more than 2 hrs of labour.

[@CLIFTYPOPS]

@@killawattgarage thanks for the reply. I'm taking my astra to my mechanic in England he says around 1.5/2 hours labour at £60 hour. I wonder how much the part will cost

[@rowensmith174]

Is it necessary to change the water pump as well when changing the oil cooler

[@killawattgarage]

no needed but they are generally cheap and if the oil cooler leak was bad I would recommend it

[@igorspodgaiskis8494]

Thank you for this great video. Do you think that faulty cooler gasket and oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil can stop heating to work? Mine has this symptoms and I'm thinking to change that too.

[@killawattgarage]

If you have oil contamination in the coolant then you will have very low flow through the heater core and no heat in the car. Start by checking the coolant quality and level.

[@smiddy19801]

Good video mate, I have an oil cooler and water pump to do and this has helped out big time

[@killawattgarage]

Glad it helped

[@thadonofdetroit7679]

One simple question? How do you get rid of all the oil that's still inside the coolant system after you've repaired or replaced the oil cooler/Oil cooler gasket?

[@killawattgarage]

Flush Flush and Flush. You can get additives to help. Dishwashing liquid is actually effective but can be super bubbly and needs lots of flushing to get it out of the system too.

[@rickcarter3183]

Great explanation thx

[@stillboutit]

How long does it take to remove and install the exhaust manifold? What size is the bottom bolts that holds manifold in place?

[@killawattgarage]

I have done a few of these so I am getting quick, but allow yourself a couple of hours and you will get it done easily. The bolts securing the bottom of the manifold to a bracket on the block are a Torx head bolt. I don't remember the size?? Thanks for the questions.

[@stillboutit]

What tool did you use to remove exhaust manifold and what were the size of the bolts? Chevy has bolts that require esocket set. Just wondering what to use if you dont have esocket set?

[@killawattgarage]

From memory they were 10 mm nuts. Torx sockets can be brought fairly cheap. As a hack you can use 12 point sockets but I wouldn't suggest it. Thanks for the question.

[@andrevanwyk6350]

Hi iam from South Africa I have 2.2 chev captiva same problem Want to know, is the oil cooler on the same side as the cruze like in the video

[@The1980rider]

Hi, how much this would cost, have the same holden and oil cooler assembly is causing problem

[@tonyboy6278]

I changed the whole oil cooler. My problem is the water is leaking through the water cooler pipe that is connected under the thermostat. Can I use sealant near the Oring when I connect the water cooler tube? Thanks.

[@Wdthyfdo]

Tip 1: use penetrative spray on the 3 bolts that hold the cat to flex pipe before undoing them. And wait overnight. Found out the hard way and snapped one of the stud's off. Tip 2: if the oxygen sensor won't budge, where it mounts into manifold use a heat gun on there for a few minutes , mine would not budge no matter what , with the heat gun it just released easy. Tip 3: dont go to repco or supercheap to find a simple sump plug o ring for the cruzes , they don't carry them🙄

[@killawattgarage]

Awesome thanks for the tips

[@bwink23]

Put a small propane torch to them, and get them off in a couple minutes.

[@Wdthyfdo]

@@bwink23 100% agree , that is the best way.

[@DJDonChido]

What did you do when you snapped it? How did you fix it?

[@Travis-k5g]

Used a cold chisel and hammer to hammer out the remaining broken stud (the stud's are only pressed in and only pressed in one way so hammer from thread side ). Than got a bolt of matching size to the other studs and used that in place. The length of bolt was abit longer so cut it to the same length as the other two. When you go back to put on, and tighten the nut the bolt head will want to spin so just hold the bolt head to tighten nut. No dramas and works perfectly 👍

[@simonaubin6766]

What started out as some sludge in the coolant reservoir is now a very oily substance. Do you think it’s still the oil cooler ? Oil in the engine is fine.

[@killawattgarage]

Yes very common for them to fail and produce oily coolant. Change or prepare the oil cooler. Thanks for the question

[@sidharthchand8072]

Killa Watt Garage what mileage did it fail at

[@simonaubin6766]

90,000ish kilometres

[@simonaubin6766]

Was easy to do with the help of your video

[@adiliviu1386]

Why you didn't change the exhaust gasket? I will do the same operation to mine, and i ordered another exhaust gasket. It's a chance that i could use the old one?

[@itseggboy4]

Hey can I get some help! When I put my new one in it snapped the little metal ring where the coolant goes on both sides, then it did it again when I tried to put the old one in. Is this because I’m not lining it up correctly? Or am I tightening it too hard? It was easy to tighten when ut snapped, and when I turned my car on al the coolant came out

[@oscarmesa7786]

Excellent Job. Thanks a million.....

[@killawattgarage]

You're welcome!

[@spevomax2]

I can not believe how they ripped me off because of this. I had the exact same thing on chevy cruze and mechanic said, "well it mixed oil and coolant so maybe it have blown head gasket or cracked head so you don't wanna take risk, the cylinder head must go off". Damn him, all car needed was a new oil cooler, new oil and new coolant.

[@killawattgarage]

oh dear! sorry to hear this!

[@_dopexity_1711]

Hello I have a coolant leak. Can coolant leak from the oil cooler?

[@cakins08]

Did you put a new oil cooler on? Or just clean it up and put it back on?

[@killawattgarage]

That was a new oil cooler as its the seal inside that age and leak. Thanks for the question.

[@jesusislord2149]

Killa Watt Garage couldn’t you just replace the seals instead of replacing the whole housing?

[@carstennhlakhanipho7012]

What are the torque specs for the bolts?

[@cesargutierrez2708]

HELLO I HAVE QUESTION MY chevy 13 eco its leaking from this part oil coolant .should put new seals rings o should i buy the whole colant part ?

[@cesargutierrez2708]

HELLO ARE THESE THE SAME STEPS FO CHEVY CRUZE 2013 ECO 1.4 ??

[@hasnainahmad9943]

I have done this twice but both times itleaks from the 2 seals that mount to the engine block please help

[@killawattgarage]

I am assuming new seals, cleaned out the old seal and no damage to the mating surface?

[@caballero2450]

Wich sockect You use for the houses

[@walkwithelijah347]

Is there any specific lubricant i need to use for the o rings 6:23? i have a 2013 Chevy cruze ls 1.8L(No Turbo)

[@paulcarter2907]

I would recommend a Red rubber grease

[@LowVlogDrives]

Thank u so much, found my issue. Oil in the radiator resivor and I was losing radiator fluid. Couldn't I just change the seals in the cooler? Or the whole thing should be replaced. Thank u a bunch 😌

[@killawattgarage]

Yes you can just change the cooler seals.

[@LowVlogDrives]

@@killawattgarage thank u 😁

[@Deathjamkiller]

Where can i buy this part to send to NZ???

[@steveh9229]

Nice tutorial 👍🏻

[@killawattgarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@frankthomson4340]

Holly bull manure I am glad I have a good mechanic .

[@eldigitom9680]

this is a very excellant video!

[@killawattgarage]

Glad to help. Thanks for the comment.

[@umarmanzoor9733]

Is this oil cooler repairable ?

[@killawattgarage]

Yes you can replace the seals in the cooler. Just takes more time

[@shaunblaze8562]

What size socket was used to remove the heat shield bolts?

[@paulcarter2907]

Torx 8 & 10 I think or 10 & 12..If you dont have Torx a standard metric or imperial ring spanner or socket will do it..Very simple and straight forward..