How To Install An Oil Cooler (2022+ BRZ/GR86)

[@colorfittings]

Awesome install video and glad to see it on the car! Super excited to start shipping these next week. Also looking forward to seeing what we can cook up for the STI 😏

[@TheSwampDonkey]

Looking forward to seeing what y'all cook up for the STI as well.

[@Smeedia]

Fit up absolutley perfect and quality was through the roof! Thank you again! :)

[@ericvincelette2651]

A purple theme would be sick

[@Smeedia]

That's what I'm thinking 🔥

[@maxwelllisovsky4193]

Glad you liked it! We spent a lot of time making it as easy as possible haha

[@Smeedia]

10/10 love it!

[@cd5sircoupe]

Hell yeah, Setrab & Mocal are sick. Way better than buying a junk Mishimoto kit. That's what my VQ oil cooler kit came with... though since I have the awd model I found out the hard way that the sandwich plate isn't exactly the same fitment as a rwd model car. The adapter is completely different and I couldn't install it at the time. Still looking for a different fitting, I might just snag one from a car in the junkyard and modify it at this point. Also great choice with Chappelle's R kelly skit.

[@Smeedia]

The skit felt like it fit rather nicely 😅😅😅 After using the mocal and setrab it's the only way I'll go again 🔥

[@cd5sircoupe]

@@Smeedia I should rephrase my comment... the Mocal plate had a different adapter that went into the block than my car. The location is slightly different too, mine was on the front of the block but the rwd cars are on the passenger side; the portion that mates the sandwich plate to the block itself is not only a different size but also thread style. It's been a few months so I'm a bit rusty, but one was internal thread of one end and external on the other, while the other was external threads on both ends. Obviously that wasn't going to work so I just put it back in the box for the time being.

[@cd5sircoupe]

@@WANAB_M3 Um, I already have a Z/G oil cooler kit. It's from CZP and its a Setrab cooler & Mocal thermostatic sandwich plate with AN lines. If I didn't have an AWD G it'd be perfect.

[@MrJay-kb8xj]

Now those are some of the best instructions I’ve ever seen. Period.

[@Smeedia]

Dude for real 🔥 they show every clip and every bolt

[@allena5702]

ColorFittings ROCKS and they are BEAUTIFUL!! Used their AN fittings on my “custom” 2021 CTR oil cooler (Setrab core, made my own lines, and used SiriMoto brackets). Nice to see they’re making an actual oil cooler kit now!

[@Smeedia]

Glad they reached out, never knew of them prior and will be using their fittings on all the projects now 🔥😁

[@Telesko]

I need to replace leaky janky fittings on my AOS so this sponsorship is actually perfectly timed for me. Plus who doesn't like pretty colors?

[@Smeedia]

Right! Makes me wanna redo all the lines I did in the STI 😅

[@foxunfocused]

Not even 3 minutes into the video I was sold on ordering something from Color Fittings. Those purple fittings look amazing! Have they offered a coupon code for the community yet?

[@Smeedia]

No coupons or anything, but! Dope fittings 😅🔥

[@da9pauly]

Sick 😷 easy install great instructions!!

[@Smeedia]

😁😁

[@sk8mike_1]

The way the product/company gives you every detail you need for the instal 👌🏽🔥 . That is so over looked an under appreciated when buying products .

[@Smeedia]

Dude for real! Too many times I've gotten a "kit" and its missing odd components. Spot on by color fittings 🔥

[@skunkiiee7333]

You just saved my car. I’m from Idaho and it gets really hot. Plus I autocross, so 0-20 will definitely not do well. I just met someone who blew an engine already running 0-20 while tracking. Thank you smeedia.

[@Smeedia]

Blew a new one already?! Been seeing pretty good Temps with this kit. No track time but decent amount of spirited drives

[@tommanning7337]

Man, I would totally do the BRZ white with white wheels and purple accents. When I bought my STI I was actually looking for a white one so I could put white wheels on it, was gonna go white on white with red accents. 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smeedia]

Ohhhhh that would look 🔥🥵

[@codykellner9985]

PURPLEEEEE....best color ever hahahha... Great vid

[@Smeedia]

The purple looks so good compared to the normal black fittings I normally use 🔥

[@josephyeffry1848]

Yeeeeesssss! Finally this video drops! Was getting tired of watching Karma re-runs! 😂

[@Smeedia]

My bad 😅 lop forgot to take a thumbnail so had to pull the bumper back off 💀🤣

[@josephyeffry1848]

David Chapelle coming in clutch! 😂😂😂

[@Smeedia]

I couldn't resist it 💀🤣

[@roybrown7717]

love the fact you added the chapelle skit

[@Smeedia]

I couldn't help it 😅

[@roybrown7717]

@@Smeedia look Dave Chappelle is a staple of the black community and has a black man you picked the perfect scene two times. Congratulations you have a black card.

[@BushidoPhoto]

I love the oil cooler on my STI! Congrats homie!!!

[@Smeedia]

Thanks dude! 🔥😁

[@taylorklassen1787]

Seeing all the cool stuff with the BRZ is slowly making me want to get one! Awesome work dude!! This is gonna be another killer build!

[@Smeedia]

They're worth it if you can find one for at MSRP 🔥 😁

[@AdamF220]

Was seeing on FB that using the mocal sandwich plate some trimming of the injector bracket was needed but didn't look like you had that issue?

[@Smeedia]

No trimming needed, fit right up 👍

[@justinsharon3096]

Just placed my order. The discount code and the 100% plug-and-play install sold this product for me.

[@Smeedia]

Well worth it 🔥 what color did you go with? 👀

[@justinsharon3096]

@@Smeedia red. My car is all black on the outside. I plan on getting an Edelbrock supercharger as soon as they are out and I would like to do all red fittings in the entire bay.

[@Smeedia]

Had a meeting with edelbrock back in Jan, unfortunately sounds like no plans until 2023 to get their supercharger out 😭

[@justinsharon3096]

@@Smeedia that sucks. I'm not set on only going with edelbrock however if I super charge the car it has to be a top mount super charger.

[@omialmanza1900]

Now thats a nice install, Your BRZ'S gonna run healthy. Especially the install guide seems to be good quality. + do you keep a schedule when you work on a specific car or is it just random? Like for me it gets messy with the civic, wrx and truck lol. 👍🏼💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Smeedia]

I try to keep the videos dedicated to one car at a time. I.E the STI right now, but because I'm waiting on parts still the BRZ is kinda in between content for now. 🔥😁

[@shooky1092]

What kind of break in oil do you recommend? Breaking in my short block and I’d prefer to be able to go pick some oil up but if I have to order it so be it

[@Smeedia]

Normally I'll use motul or amsoil for breaking in a new engine 🤙

[@tredfxman]

@@Smeedia Good oils! You also have Valvoline & Mobil 1 on top tier! 👍 Perhaps Motul is more into racing oils which may be good for hard tuned cars? But Valvoline is good in the sense that it stays longer in the system without creating sludge, compared to most other according to russian test anyways. It is also the oldest oil brand: 150 years... Interesting topic this... 😄

[@tredfxman]

Just read that Lucas Oil Qarts (SAE 30) should be top pick during break-in for specific reasons 👍

[@shooky1092]

@@Smeedia yea I ran Motul 10w-40 in the first 50 miles and then the next 500 miles but I’m tired of having to order the quarts. No one carry’s Motul around me so it’s a constant pain to get it

[@bobbyannunziata6406]

The fancy tech in the airbox is a charcoal filter for vapor emissions... aka airflow restriction lol

[@Smeedia]

Aka going in the trash 😅

[@bobbyannunziata6406]

@@Smeedia i know youll be upgrading induction so thats where it belongs!

[@mrbraamer5645]

Going to sport purple fittings on my fuel system on the wrx. Great video!!

[@Smeedia]

Purple is a solid pick! 🔥

[@samruttgaizer8577]

would really love to see some supercharger content on the channel, great vid btw!

[@Smeedia]

Supercharger may be the route we go 🔥😁

[@frizzle9199]

Nice! 👍🏾Been looking forward to more brz videos. I put in my order for the gr86 last week can't wait!

[@Smeedia]

Ohhhhh what color did you pick?!

[@frizzle9199]

@@Smeedia I went with the manual, Halo white 😀

[@Smeedia]

Phhhhh solid color 🥵

[@AmirPomen]

2 thigs i would like to see oil cooler kit like this to improve for subaru fa/fb series engine... 1- oil filter removal drain tray (need new one made to replace stock deleted tray) 2- giving a new piece of U-coolant hose for the coolant bypass...instead of reusing the short L coolant hose...the hose will kink more than it should and will be weak point down the line in future If they get those done... Consider their kit as the best perfect solution for subaru owners.. 💪👏👏👏

[@Smeedia]

Tbh I ended up using thr longer line that's already fairly U shaped and it worked perfectly 🔥 😁

[@jrod0216]

Love the install video!! Also love the color you chose as well!

[@Smeedia]

Thought the purple would be a different accent color 🔥😁

[@jrod0216]

@@Smeedia I know your swamped with the EVO, STI, and BRZ builds, but would you consider building an WRX FA20 DIT? If it’s not your thing I understand, just curious. 😁

[@skunkiiee7333]

does it affect the engine in any way changing the oil from 0-20-5-30? Also, OEM oil cooler not good enough? btw wow nice how to vid!

[@Smeedia]

OEM cooler also acts as a warmer, the coolant temp corolates with oil temp closely. So when you start pushing the car the oil will heat with the coolant. I also use 5W30 to compensate for a small oil pressure drop 🙏

[@skunkiiee7333]

@@Smeedia Interesting, So a sudden change in oil wouldnt affect engine? I might also switch it up

[@aidan9878]

So why not use 0w-30 instead of 5w-30 so it’s thinner when you start up the car?

[@Smeedia]

I could, but with adding some FI 5W-30 is what I normally use on winter and 5W-40 is summer. Just what I've always done with my BRZs. Also helps to bump oil pressure a little

[@swift__]

Super awesome kit. Presentation and directions👌🏻👌🏻

[@Smeedia]

10/10 🔥

[@javiersiado]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing. Question: is it required to flush that oil that stays in the coolant system when engine oil needs to be changed?

[@Smeedia]

I wouldent stress it too much. You can if you want to. I do not though

[@kevind_53]

Wow for a "pre production" is a nicely complete bolt on kit👌🔥

[@Smeedia]

Right! Could have fooled me and told me it was a production one. Quality is on Point 🔥

[@artblackwood7936]

Thanks for showing that. Seems like a smart good looking system. I live in the northeast and so far the oil temps are not high, on-board gauge reads190-195 ish. It will be interesting to see what happens in the summer.

[@Smeedia]

You got those nice chilly Temps up there 🥶

[@johnlexus1]

Such a nice car, now that I have a Raptor I’m gonna get a 2 seater car !!!

[@Smeedia]

Do it!!!! Looking into the 86 and BRZ?👀

[@extraordinarywolf320]

Love your energy man!! You are showing me the way when I get my white BRZ. Thanks

[@Smeedia]

When are you expecting to get it?! 😁

[@extraordinarywolf320]

@@Smeedia When I trade in my 21 WRX , sorry for the WRX but i don’t like it much 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SmarterEveryGame]

Tanner what was that popclip pry tool and oil filter remover?! I need those!

[@jackpalmer9486]

Oil filter wrench: Lisle 63600, Amazon $12.79. Work great on STI EJ257 filters also.

[@SmarterEveryGame]

@Jack Palmer bet, thanks man.

[@Smeedia]

This is a solid set I use as well 🔥 amzn.to/35gOThj

[@SmarterEveryGame]

@@Smeedia you da man! Making my future modding easier!

[@railreggiewine2187]

I’m laughing 😂 my ass off. You need to do more comedy skits ! That Dave Chappelle pee on u was funny as hell

[@Smeedia]

Lol I'll add some into future videos 😅🔥

[@railreggiewine2187]

Yes good for your channel

[@Isaiahuntz]

Where can we get that oil filter remover tool you have there? I like that.

[@Smeedia]

Linked in the description 💪

[@followtheornghat]

That is an awesome kit, great fitment, high quality, and banging instructions. Now do they sell a 18+STI one 😅

[@Smeedia]

Need one for the STIs!

[@2018wrxaddict]

Have you ever ran a top mount oil cooler? Thoughts?

[@Smeedia]

I've debated it, we might do it on the STI 🤔

[@2018wrxaddict]

@@Smeedia I'm gonna run a top mount setup on my FA20F. Folks are saying the FA20F is irrelevant now because of the FA24. 😐 My plans for it will easily break 700hp if I want it to.

[@anthonycha8857]

Was that the o ring gasket in between the adapter and block that fell into the bucket of coolant. Didn’t see you reinstall one or does it not need one?

[@Smeedia]

Was the O ring for the stock oil cooler 😅 new kne doesn't need it

[@thomasgalvin9385]

To bad you can't see it more with those pretty fitting. What happened to your lip?

[@Smeedia]

Right! And it's not here yet 😭

[@Eh-Way]

Some days I wish I wasn’t 6’5” and was able to fit in cars like this. Guess it’s forester life forever.

[@Smeedia]

I've seen some tall dudes in some small cars, but a struggle I will never understand 😭

[@ricardosantiago4938]

And do you know by chance what size they sent you like 38 rows by 9 or 40 etc just looked at the website so was just wondering, not alot of stuff for subiees

[@Smeedia]

This was the 15 row cooler 🙏🙏🙏

[@trnql_noir]

I did not realize this until now, but how would a proper oil change be done now that there will be old oil in the cooler 1500-3000 miles from now? Would you recommend removing and dumping the oil in the cooler and then refilling/priming each oil change? Thanks!

[@Smeedia]

You definitely can, personally I don't mind leaving it in. But you can drain the cooler as well 🙏

[@jamesinoregon1081]

Great job on the install. I have two questions. Why is it necessary to drain the radiator and take the radiator hoses off? Where is your shop located?

[@Smeedia]

I just work out of my garage 😅 and you don't, bur you'll have to be quick pulling off thr coolant lines going to the stock oil cooler 🙏

[@tysmith3319]

How are your oil temps with cooler weather even with the thermostat? What do you have a 185 degree?

[@Smeedia]

185, and daily driving Temps stay between 185 and 195 with 5w30 in the car, getting on the car at speed they stay consistent around 190

[@fendy.9802]

Is the golf coming back to the channel ? Not sure if I missed something or not 😅

[@Smeedia]

The golf r...R.... no 😅 Our GTI though, yes 🔥

[@fendy.9802]

Keen to see it 🔥

[@ottoyang9511]

What brand name of the torque wrench you use/have?

[@Smeedia]

Just a craftsmen one 🙏 amzn.to/3M3kbsT

[@hatefunwrx]

Yet another good one.

[@Smeedia]

😁😁😁

[@trnql_noir]

Cool vid! Didn't see this one coming! By the way, would you ever consider throwing an AOS on the BRZ or any NA car for the matter? In my mind I feel like an IAG AOS for the FA20 could easily be retrofitted onto the new BRZ with a bit of custom fab (that is if the breathers are set up similar to the EJ, I am honestly not too familiar with the FA). Just curious!

[@trnql_noir]

hmm so I did some reading and some people are saying retrofitting an AOS designed for turbo car typically do not work on NA cars. No real explanation though. Do you know why?

[@Smeedia]

Normally on my BRZs I use catch cans, even with forced induction I've tend to stick with thr cans. I have seen a few AOS Options out there. But radium had been my go to 🔥

[@kasio22B]

Off topic, could you fit a GR86 front end onto a BRZ?

[@Smeedia]

Yes you could 💪

[@kasio22B]

@@Smeedia Do it then. Use same thumbnail too...

[@mcjags06]

Damn now I have to watch Chappelle show 😂😂😂😂

[@Smeedia]

😏😏😏

[@kgthegreatone943]

Does the car come with oil temperature Gauge? Dies the coolant have to be mixed with distilled water ?

[@Smeedia]

No need to mix coolant and yes it does have an oil temp sensor 💪

[@kgthegreatone943]

@@Smeedia thank you

[@honeybadgerwrx]

Do you think this kit would also be compatible with a 2020 Outback seeing as both cars have the FA2.4 ?

[@Smeedia]

I think so, although the brackets may not work to hold you oil cooler and the lines could be a hair too short

[@TrackandBuild]

just wondering is it absolutely necessary to drain the coolant? Can one just use a stopper when unplugging the coolant hoses and carefully reattach it with maybe just a little bit spill?

[@Smeedia]

You could if your quick enough. Just need to cap off the hardlines 🙏

[@TrackandBuild]

@@Smeedia thanks for the video. I just bought the kit. I probably will try to just connect the hoses up on the top to make it a fast job.

[@jeremysanicki3825]

SMEEDIA !!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Smeedia]

JEREMYYYYY

[@josephyeffry1848]

Watching you work on a brand new car makes me want to trade in 2013 hatchback for a BRZ! 😩

[@Smeedia]

The BRZs are so niceeee, but the hatches 😍

[@michaelowens1491]

Cool install. Nice kit. I live in South Florida and own a mostly stock 2015 STI. Would you recommend an aftermarket oil cooler and, if so, any particular one? Love your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@Smeedia]

There are not too many kits out there that really fit well on thr STi. For me I've always had to build my own. But definitely would suggest one if the car sees any track time or frequent spirited driving

[@rishipopuri6261]

now if these guys could just make one for an STi with an FMIC 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@Smeedia]

Would definitely depend on thr intercooler but could be do-able 😏

[@corwinkessler5343]

That chappelle r-kelly segment tho...🤣🤣

[@Smeedia]

I had to do it 😅😅😅

[@m.morininvestor9920]

Do Subaru have a oil cooler to sell as an upgrade

[@angrywargamer8836]

So is the factory water oil cooler not as efficent? Is it not able to cool the oil sufficently?

[@Smeedia]

For daily driving it's fine, but when you hammer on the car, thr pil Temps will follow coolant Temps

[@stevenbox87]

Got me thinking about getting a BRZ lol

[@Smeedia]

Worth ittttt 😏

[@future_phonk]

Apparently that's a carbon filter on the intake filter. I hear it's pretty restrictive.

[@Smeedia]

Ripped mine out 😅

[@bradgreen987]

Maybe it's odd, but my '16 wrx stock oil temp never tops 190, even after a pull. But the stock intercooler is absolute garbage. Yer right, front mount only

[@SmarterEveryGame]

Where do you live? I run an average of 205-215 in Florida on hot days. Currently saving for a FMIC.

[@bradgreen987]

@@SmarterEveryGame Lexington KY

[@SmarterEveryGame]

@@bradgreen987 gotcha. Slightly cooler overall, but not too weird.

[@bradgreen987]

@@SmarterEveryGame but I'll admit, it runs better the colder it is. Have a good day

[@shiloh5199]

I really like the new BRZ, I've contemplated selling my 1999 Honda Prelude (5speed) and copping a Subaru BRZ speed.

[@Smeedia]

They're a blast! If you get the opportunity to test drive one do it!!!

[@joshuawilliams1477]

The old Dave show clip 😂😂😂💀

[@Smeedia]

Couldn't help it 😅

[@GMKA]

This will be a must with the Australian climate. When we get the cars one day! Lol

[@Smeedia]

Hopefully they come soon!

[@johny112wrest]

I cannot this man put some Dave Chappelle/RKelly 🤣🤣

[@Smeedia]

I couldn't help it 🤣🤣🤣

[@antan007p.8]

I died laughing at the 7:40 ish mark 😂🤣🤣

[@Smeedia]

Couldn't help it 😭🤣😭🤣

[@antan007p.8]

@@Smeedia i love it! Im happy to see good humor! Keep on doing what your doing im enjoying the build progress. Im rebuild a ‘10 wrx motor myself. From middle oregon to you enjoy the night!!

[@PlumberWRX]

great video !

[@Smeedia]

Thanks Plumber 🥳

[@Mt09reaper]

God coolant draining and me don't go well last time flooded garage had hose on and all it didn't help lol 😆

[@Smeedia]

Same, I always make such a mess 😅

[@MrGsxrme]

Intrested in how much the oil pressure dropped with the oil cooler install. Oil pressure vs oil temp, I want to see both. Install an aem gauge! When changing oil weights it's important to know the pressure more than Temps. Ya you got 160f temp but if the pressure is 10psi idle then we have a problem. I target 30psi warm idle and 70psi warm WOT. Hate to see low pressure results to see low Temps. Bye bye engine.

[@Smeedia]

That is to come, on my 13 BRZ I was maybe a 4 PSI drop but the 5W30 bump helped to get pressure back to where it was before.

[@boostid8026]

Factory- “ we gonna give this car a very good warranty incase anything goes wrong! You know 3 year 36,000 and 5 year 100,000. Tanner - “ we gonna give this car a very good cooling system, and drive it for about 1,000 miles to break it in! You know so we can mod it to 400HP! Hahahahaha love it! I void warranties too 🙃

[@Smeedia]

Lol what's a warranty? 😅 we're only at like 600 miles still 💀

[@pongosp]

It's a charcoal filter the one in your intake

[@jamaln2525]

7:45 ☠️

[@Smeedia]

🤣😅

[@JoeyLeBlancMusic]

I guess you could say Gwen is way “cooler” now 😂😂

[@Smeedia]

Way way cooler 😎

[@SwaydOUT]

The r kelly skit 🤣🤣💀💀

[@Smeedia]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ricardosantiago4938]

Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pee on you 🤣🤣🤣😜🤭🙈 I wow good one

[@Smeedia]

🤣🤣🤣

[@baggebuilds]

Well you got an oil cooler now you gotta turbacherge

[@baggebuilds]

Or supacherge

[@Smeedia]

That's the plan 💪

[@Hollowed_Media]

Second?

[@Smeedia]

I think so!

[@rishipopuri6261]

First?

[@Smeedia]

I think so 👀👀👀