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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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Help with leaking oil cooler?

Hey guys, I see I have a leak, pretty sure its from the oil cooler...Are these common?
Any easy fixes?
Any help is cool, thanks much!
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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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More than likely, it is your oil cooler hoses, which actually is quite common. Take off your undertray and trace down the leak. You can do this by degreasing the entire area, and then looking to see where the oil is coming from, if it is not obvious enough when you get under there.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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OK, I should have time this weekend for a good look.
Thanks much for your imput!
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 03:33 PM
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If it is the cooler, most rad shops can repair them for a small fee. MUCH cheaper then buying new, since Mazda charges >$700 for a new one, and even used ones go for around $100.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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OK, thanks much....
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