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Old 11-01-2011, 07:10 PM   #1
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Not likely to be the oil cooler but the oil cooler seals... They need to be replaced once in awhile. See photo of what happens to them over time (they break-down and crumble).
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Old 11-04-2011, 04:50 AM   #2
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is this something I can fix on my own?
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Old 11-04-2011, 04:57 AM   #3
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Look at figure 7 in this DIY.
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Old 11-05-2011, 05:06 PM   #4
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Man that's ugly. Let us know what your dealer says is the problem.
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Old 11-10-2011, 11:38 AM   #5
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How much would an oil cooler cost me? and where to look?
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How much would an oil cooler cost me? and where to look?
I get all my parts from the dealership........... where they are installed. No grease under these nails.
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Old 11-10-2011, 02:36 PM   #7
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I get all my parts from the dealership........... where they are installed. No grease under these nails.

No Grease under your nails....hmmm.....good for you and your wallet!

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