How To Replace an Oil Cooler/Oil Cooler Housing | Common 3.6 Pentastar Oil Leak Problem
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Hey yall,
In this video, Fernando and I are going to show you how to replace an oil cooler housing (sometimes called an oil cooler). A failed oil cooler is common on these 3.6 Pentastar Engines due to their plastic design, It can cause an oil leak or a coolant leak.
The skill level needed for this job is intermediate. You just have to be careful not to over tighten the fastener because they are plastic.
Thanks for watching, check the links below to get the part from amazon, although I recommend getting it local.
Oil Cooler : www.amazon.com/dp/B07X65K718/...
Your favorite Mechanic,
Alex @alexthecardoctor - instagram
automotive pentastar v6 #alexthecardoctor #dodgecharger #3.6 pentastar - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I appreciate the video. Very informative and entertaining. I’m going into this blind never doing this before and you took all the guess work out of it. Keep up the great work!
Just did this repair, I am pretty sure this part is a specialty part because I only found it at NAPA as well. Thank you for the fun, casual, and clear directions on this fix.
My pleasure I’m glad you enjoyed my video
dude, ive been looking all over and no one has it in stock, i found it on NAPA, thank you
Amazon sells this
Bro u the business frfr, you have know idea how much your videos has helped me. It's definitely true honest mechanics out there that don't mind share the gift and knowledge God gave them. Your blessing is coming
Thank you brother! I receive that 🙏🏽
Mechanic was tryna charge $1300 for this job thanks for showing how simple the job is 💯
Wow way to much and that’s why I make this videos.happy holiday buddy
“The hell he is!” - Danny
@@AlexTheCarDoctor can drive the vehicle still I have a promaster19 but the dealer doesn’t have parts available till February
I did it myself too. Nevermind the labor, the part alone is 550+ luckily I found it online brand new for 80
Exactly bro
This video helped me so much. I have been trying to make sure I have all the parts go get my Dodge Journey's Oil filter housing replace as well. I have less anxiety now. Thanks
I’m glad I was able to help,good luck
AWESOME!! Never thought in my life that I would tackle this project. In the middle of replacing bad oil cooler on my 2013 Ram 1500.(I'm taking a beer break). I didn't even know what an oil cooler was or where it was located until a few days ago. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself and save myself $1,500 at least . Thank you so much I just found your site and will continue to go to it for future repairs. I really appreciate you guys!!
Did you do aftermarket aluminum or Oem plastic?
@@seatime674I went with OEM (plastic) to ensure best fit. The dealer supplies two different size O-rings for the cooler oil tube that fits into the block. The O-ring used for prior to 2014 is 17.5mm; later years use 18.3mm. The aftermarket does not support this design change and uses only one size. Not sure how critical the O-ring is, but the manufacturer thought it significant to issue a Technician Service Bulletin and provide two different O-rings. I also read on Amazon some manufacturing problems with the metal part. Holes not drilled or tapped and rough unfinished edges. I used a 1/4 inch torque wrench and repeated the pattern four times using graduated values until reaching the specified torque for both lower manifold and intake manifold. Job is not difficult, just requires patience.
@@marccrotty8447 Yup my sentiments exactly all Oem.., I have the '18 Pacifica 3rd Gen motor requires the new one that is rare with the aftermarket, I also heard those same issues with aluminum and also has smaller passeges and some aren't machined flat and leak.. Some things just need to be Oem with important vital parts that mix coolant and water.. Yes 2014-2021 takes the replacement red 0ring and 2022 and up just leave the black 0ring on...👍👍
Excellent video. This cleared up some confusion I had concerning my oil cooler leaking coolant and where it's located. I could do it but don't have the tools or the time. Will let my mechanic do it at the same time he's repairing the lifter/rocker clicking. I hope to replace all the lifters and rockers.
Thank you, you save me a lot of money I don't have experience but I fixed my durango watching your video you are awesome man 👏👏👏👏
Just found your channel. currently have a 2018 Wrangler getting the lifters and rockers replaced, along with spark plugs. 105k miles on original plugs! Thanks for the videos!
Solid video on this process, just had to do this adventure to my jeep, for anyone wondering Mishimoto has an all aluminum oil filter housing upgrade instead of the guaranteed to fail all plastic, spend the money and be done.
Yes! I need to update the part in the description. That’s all I use now!
I subscribed because you gave the torque specs. I have watched 20 videos and they just tighten the bolts down without torquing them. Thank you.
Wow that’s the whole point of giving a tutorial and you can’t leave out the most important thing,leave out doing the push clips or something
Thanks for the subscribe
Love your videos brother!! I’m no mechanic by any means, however, I’ve learned to do so much from you.
I appreciate that! Glad to hear you are learning something. That’s my goal.
This was an excellent video tutorial and much appreciated. You showed all the major disassembly/reassembly well, you hit all the important points and you explained the finer points very well. Took all the mystery out of this repair. Thank you!
Thank you for watching.I’m glad it help you. My pleasure buddy
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to show how to do the job right!
My pleasure thanks for watching
Thanks man I’m 19 just bought my charger and I’m replacing my oil cooler my quote was a whopping 1300 this seems pretty simple but will take my time thanks so much for video didn’t know what I was going to do without this video god bless!
No problem! That’s why I make them, to help you guys out!
Good video. I bought an aluminum housing off eBay new with new intake manifold gaskets, and it took me about 2 hours.
I'm doing one on my 2013 Dodge Challenger and this made it all simple. thank you that was a great video
Solid video my guy, you saved me time & money for this job, appreciate ya
I’m so glad you enjoyed my video and it was able to help you, thanks for watching buddy
My 2014 wrangler has been well behaved but I’m prepared for the oil cooler to do it’s thing at some point. Great video
Link to part. Ordered. Tools needed. Ordered. Thanks!
Thanks for the video you explain everything so well and now I am more confident on changing mine myself 💯💯💯💯💯💯
I’m glad you enjoyed it and learned.thanks for watching
Got me really thinking I can do this myself! Awesome at explaining things
Go for it! I’m here to help you through it
Great video, it helped me figure out the problem with my 2016 Chrysler T&C. As Info, I had my mechanic fix it which cost $1213 (oil cooler and manifold gaskets = $469, labor = $450, new spark plugs = $173, oil change = $61, tax = $58). He indicated that it was a problem with the gaskets/seals, not a cracked housing. He said he has more metal coolers come back under warranty than the plastic ones because the metal ones are 2 pieces with more gaskets which is more to fail. He said he does this oil cooler replacement on Chryslers about once or twice a week. I hope I said this right, I know nothing about fixing cars.
Carla. Well said and that is a good price. I know this repair and it is a lot of work!
Thank you your a life saver! We getting started on the project Monday
Should be easy for you to knock out, get the aluminum upgraded oil cooler too!
Mann yall. I fixed tf out my car with this video 😭😭😭👏🏾 Shoutout to you man! I saved $300+ This Video Is A Lifesaver ❤️❤️❤️
That’s what I’m talking about!🫡 I salute you! Good job and I’m glad the video helped!
Hey man I really appreciate you dropping these for us 3.6 owners.. I am currently having to change my thermostat, and I’m gonna replace the OEM oil cooler for the aluminum while I’m there.. i know I’ll have to change the oil, but do you have a video on how to flush the coolant.?
I just came across your channel, bro you did an amazing job explaining how to replacement!!
I appreciate that!
Super great video, this is exactly what is leaking on my 14 300, I know I can do this job! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!!!
Absolutely! Be sure to get the aluminum upgrade instead of going back with a plastic one!
Brotha thank you for showing me this video I literally did my wife’s Chrysler 200s and replaced the oil cooling system with the Dorman all aluminum one and it work great now, I also replaced the thermostat with an all aluminum too.
Nice work! I’m proud of you man 🫡👨🏽🔧
Nice work and great explanation, Just what the Dr. Ordered thanks man 🤘
Thanks. Am going to try to do that on my son's 2013 Challenger. The dealership wants over a thousand dollars to do this repair.
That’s way too much let me know if you need any help
As someone else mentioned, Dorman's Aluminum replacement part is a work of art. American designed and MADE believe it or not. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Just found your channel, Alex. It's clear you have a great crew that is detail oriented and passionate about working on the machines we love. Hard to find people like you. I'm redoing all this work that I paid someone to do two years ago on my Jeep with the same engine (finding that they cut corners and apparently didn't know what a torque wrench is...). Tackling the valve cover gaskets again too.
Thanks buddy. I might stock up on the Dorman oil cooler just so my customers won’t ever have that problem again.you are right it’s a lot of so call mechanic that don’t no what a torque wrench is, it’s a shame really out here missing up people stuff. I love my crew it’s hard to find good help out here. Happy wrenching buddy.
@@AlexTheCarDoctor Good idea to keep a couple in stock. Lifetime warranty through dorman depending on who you purchase through. Also, the kit comes with upper and lower intake manifold gaskets as well so if your customer isn't lucky enough to have a set of fresh Felpro's like the one on this video, you'll have some ready for them ask well.
Do you have to drain the oil before starting also what foot poundage do you torque the air intake back on
@@mcbeanin You don't need to drain the oil or coolant. Use a coolant hose clamp on the hose that feeds coolant to the cooler before separating the housing from the block.
Torque spec for the upper and lower intake plenums aren't much. Especially upper to lower. That torque spec is printed on the top of the upper intake in NM. It's only like 4-9ft lbs. If you go more you will strip the holes on the lower intake. So don't use an impact or electric ratchet to tighten.
@@danmulkiewicz5515 which kind of hose clamp?
I did the repair I gotta say a 3 outta ten just cause not so many bolts or connections on this job that what made it easy for me
The vid was dope in helping me understand the whole thing. So I replaced it and assembled everything, but I had trouble starting my charger for the next 30 mins after the install, and then the engine turned I started hearing a loud tick like something is moving or tapping in the manifold (toward the coolant reservoir), and still having the coolant leak. I changed all the gaskets and cleaned the surfaces as well. could my leak be the hose leading into the cooler causing the leak down there. And what could cause my engine from starting and making a ticking sound?
great video... made this job super easy
I’m glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching
Hey Alex what can I say thank you for sharing this wonderful information cheers from El Salvador 🇸🇻 (Central America )man I apréciate the video God Bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌
Gracias amigo 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻💙
Maybe a long shot of getting answered , but I have a dodger Durango 5.7 L v8 Hemi. Today white smoke was doing from under the hood. I’m not sure what it could be but I had a friend come and recommended I try putting antifreeze /coolant . It was fine for maybe 30 minutes and the smoke continued. The noise sounded a little like A tire was losing air.
Hey buddy, Not a long shot I try to answer all my CZcams fans. My guess will be a busted coolant hose or radiator. Do this, make sure the engine is cold top the coolant off then start the engine and let it sit for about 20 minutes then look around the engine for any signs of coolant/water spraying out while keeping a safe distance of course don’t want to burnt let me know what you see hit me up on Instagram to send pictures of your findings and I will help the best I can
I’m here for you buddy so ask as many questions as you like
Hey Alex! New to the channel and around here! Saw the video and will re watch it again to make shire i understood everything. I have a 300 v6 and on the oil part unfortunely i didnt catched that warlier i just replaced the oil with a week ago. It will be ok if i go and just refill what i miss while doing the process or just re-change it still? Kinda running on a budget since i dont have few tools like the torque wrench for this and the vacuum. Also, any suggestions for a substitution of the torque wrench if i cant afford one?
Great Video my guy! I have one question i have a coolant leak from back of engine and draining down the oil pan. Would this part cause a coolant leak and engine? overheating
very good video and appreciate the difficulty scale of 5 out of 10, so a non mechanic might be a 7 out of 10. thanks for letting us visit. J
Thank you for making this video.
Video helped me out all the way. I can say I almost made a video for this as well. Same issue on mines. Just fixed it.
I’m glad my video was able to help you. Thanks for watching
Thank you. Very helpful video.
Man this helped me out a lot thank you
I’m glad you enjoyed it and glad it helped you. Thanks for watching buddy
Great Channel and great information! I am in need of some information from a good mechanic that works on 3.6l pentastars. Seems like you do a lot of these. I have questions on fitment of 3.6l long blocks. Particularly, I'm looking at a motor to replace mine. The current year/model is a 2014 Chrysler 300 3.6l. I found a low mileage Jeep 3.6l, also 2014. I know I'll have to change a few things; oil pan, pickup, etc., but want to make sure the blocks, heads, and hard parts are the same. Can you help?
Hello there yes the block and heads are the same
U just saved me $1500! Much appreciated my guy!
The only thing i would suggest is to blow the intake area off with compressed air before removing the intakes. you dont want any rodent seeds or anything falling in after removal.
I normally do that I think that day I was being lazy
@@AlexTheCarDoctor We all have those days lol
I thought it was just me lol
Is that part legit ?
@@AlexTheCarDoctor hey what about if you don’t have a torque wrench
great video, nevery helpful and clear, just did my 2012 jeep grand cherokee 3.6 👍🏼
thanks man
Glad it helped!
My Man sounds like Bizzy Bone! Awesome video 👍
Preciate the easy tips.thanks👌🏾👍🏽
I have replaced the oil cooler twice. After the first replacement, i overfilled oil and it blew out the seals (rookie mistake). However, after 5K miles, it started leaking again. I had used petroleum jelly to hold the gaskets in place while I did the work. Could this have caused the seals to fail? Should I have put something else on the seals, or just put in with no lubricant?
Did you drain the coolant prior to pulling that back hose off ?
Thank you for showing this
Good work guys
Thanks for the support
Just saw rain man Ray do the exact same job and he recommended an aluminum cooler as an upgrade
This video is super old lol I recommend the aluminum oil coolers as well. On my newer videos you’ll see that I only replace with the aluminum oil coolers now.
On my 2015 Durango it doesn’t seem like I have the space that you have by the firewall. Any tips?
Oil sending is on top brotha I think just repealed mine on a 2012
Hey I'm not familiar with this stuff, I have a question though. If my upper hose completely broke, do I need to also get a new oil cooler, or whatever the mechanic said or just a new hose? It's for a 2014 Dodge Journey btw.
Great video... just wondering what tool you were using to disconnect the wire harness from the lower intake. (7:00 minute mark) Thanks.
Hey buddy thanks for watching. Those are called clip pliers here’s the link amzn.to/3prsbtp they are amazing I currently lost mines again I will be buying some more lol
I'm going to be doing this on my Van,
questions: do you need to drain the oil or Coolant first?
What cleaner spray are you using? (nvm, just heard its brake parts cleaner)
Good job guys
Thanks for watching buddy
hello Alex ..hiw can i find the pounds for replacement head gasket ..i not a mechanic i wonder if theres a diagram for tie the bolts
Do you have to change the oil again if you already did a oil change?
You think those liquid products that can seal leaks in an engine can be used here aswell to seal it up?
I see that autozone sells the oil cooler gaskets. Would it be possible to just replace the gaskets? Nothing wrong with the cooler except it's leaking.
Another excellent video, I'm looking at purchasing a dodge journey with a 3.6 engine. Do you have a video that tells you what to look/check for? Thanks
Sure this is the link czcams.com/video/OvIW210gi9s/video.htmlsi=kgMld_2tzjuB6Rc_ thanks for watching
A good tip, put rags in the intake ports to prevent accidentally dropping something in
Did you drain down coolant before starting repair or no need to?
I've been looking for a video for my dodge ram 1500 truck , 3.6 liter . Would this be something that be compatible with this car.
Seen prodigy replace the oil cooler with some special -AN fittings just don’t know what size would be better seal and better cooling for both coolant and oil plus you can upgrade your oil filter
Are you taking about a relocation
A company called dorman makes a cast aluminum replacement it’s not supposed to break or crake or leak, idk why there’s not a recall on the factory unit lots of people are having problems with it
Wow did not know that I will look into it thanks
Reported leaks with the dorman also and speculation is because of used oil cooler not sitting totally flush because may be slight warp due to coming off imperfect plastic.
Some units sold complete so better odds.
I just put mine in with no experience. I put the updated full aluminum version instead of the plastic one that came out. I used your video along with another guy that has 2 parts. Currently 3 days no leaks.
Would it have been easier tho flush the oil ? Then replace it then fill back with the oil change? To avoid the mess?
How long did it take you guys to do the job it was a pain for me and I have to do it again to replace the oil temp sensor ugh
Gracias brothers,Dios los bendiga, tengo see problems en mi jeep
What would you suggest for the fuel connector clips red taps mine are a pain to remove dont want break them?
Hey there was you able to remove fuel connectors
Did you drain the coolant before removing the oil cooler?
Thanks your a lifesaver
Done about 20 of these now you would think this would be a redesign already but ….. denso makes an all aluminum cooler now don’t know how much better it is but time will tell
You mean Dorman and it is not universal for the Pentastar engines. It requires transfer of the cooler component from a '14 and up OEM assembly and it is not compatible with engines with cooled EGR. So it's not quite salvation. See "Motorcitymechanic" for the specifics.
Great vid. you guys!
Thanks buddy
Yo! Can you list the tools that you use and how to find them in the description?
Thank you so much for share this work. I took my 2013 durango to the dealer and they want me to paid $1100+ for the job, they told me it was the oil cooler housing.
Do you you recommend to do a blood test first??? The car was overheating and my wife said she stopped as soon she saw it was hot.
Yes I recommend to do a block test first and go for the all aluminum dorman oil filter housing
Hello Alex....I changed the oil filter housing and installed what you recommended a year ago and now is liquing oil...at least is a pool of oil all around and running down...
Do you think the housing is going bad, is aluminum, o could be the O ring or gasket???. Like always thank you for your help
How much you charge for these type of work? Or do you have any idea how much should be a reasonable price for replacing this?
Beautiful video I love it. What’s the duration on this job just asking. ? I’m about to start mine.
Thanks buddy.this job takes me 30 to 40 minutes to finish for the average DIY it should take 2 about 2hr
@@AlexTheCarDoctorok thank you Alex. Can you still drive your vehicle with this issue?
Thank you kindly, sir.
And from your first video where you showed it was oil leaking did you end up cleaning it or is it ok to leave it there ? And is brake fluid ok with coolant as your were spraying the area and no damage the intake if sprayed on
I recommend cleaning up the area that way you will know if it is still leaking or not. Brake cleaner is safe it likes to evaporate quickly so no Harm will come to your cooling sister if some do get in there
What's the intake manifolds screws torque specs?
I have a 2015 dodge charger sxt and I’m noticing my temperature hand flickering in the middle going from around 215 on up to 230 and it’ll come back down to the middle. I change my thermostat and I noticed it look milky in my reservoir jug but my oil still looks good. Do you think I my need a Oil Cooler as well or my heads done messed up?
Who changed oil? Could it be possible someone accidentally put the oil in the wrong place? It happens. Also, you could have cooling fan issues, if the aren’t working, the car will try to over heat at a standstill and cool back down once moving.
spraying brake parts cleaner down the intakes is no issue?
Thanks so much. Just got a quote for $1200 with tax. Does that sound right?
Good video. I did this cause they all fail. Hate this engine so much!
I like them they make me money lol
@@AlexTheCarDoctor im happy for that for you brother! Lol you definitely getting that money for em!
Thanks for the video! Does the coolant have to be drained to remove the oil cooler?
Yes drain the Coolant and do an oil change after you replace the oil cooler
Yes!!! Lol i made a huge mess! Also if the check engine light comes on and its the oil sensor DON'T NEGLECT IT i had to get towed. It filled up so much it was getting into everything! Oil all in the air intake and it stalled the car. So yeah. Just extra info
Also, i had to get inserts cause all the threads were stripped(previously replaced and they put helicoils that also failed)
Thanks for the info buddy
i did hear mention of draining the coolant but is it necessary to do so?
thanks in advance.
You don’t have to at least I never do
Thanks for the video. I have to replace mine . Mechanic asking for 1200 😢 i ll do it lol 😅
Is it the same procedure on a 5.7 hemi ?
Would you recommend buying a aluminum oil cooler for the engine because I drive 2017 ram and I don’t want to have to do this again so what you think
I highly recommend the all aluminum shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-oe-solutions-upgraded-aluminum-engine-oil-filter-housing-926-876/12573489-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=12573489-P
Yoo so I be having white smoke coming from my oil cooler area do you think my oil cooler could be the problem and there’s a little liquid down there🤔
I just changed mine but I didn’t vacuum any of that puddle of oil that was sitting there is that okay or will it just leak out eventually?
It will drain out the only downside is that you won’t be able to tell if it’s still leaking
You’re video helped a lot thanks. Also you sound like Bizzy bone lol
I’m glad you enjoyed my video buddy.I’m signing autographs soon and getting the group back together LOL
@@AlexTheCarDoctor lol
where are you located? great video. would definitely take my car to your shop
Morrow, Georgia