Oil Cooler Question

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05-07-05, 12:33 PM

BigPimpin'

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Oil Cooler Question

I was under the SE today and noticed that the previous owner had put a fitting in the oil cooler lines, bypassing the cooler. Will that have a damaging effect on the car in the long run? Now I have to find a cooler. When I brought the car home I thought the lines were leaking I guess that was oil dripping out of the cooler.

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05-07-05, 02:08 PM

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It could cause the car to overheat more easily.

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05-07-05, 02:29 PM

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Yes it will damage the engine. The oil is responsible for approx 1/3 of the cooling of the engine. Fix it ASAP. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news BTW.