DIY Universal Oil Cooler Install. Should You Install An Engine Oil Cooler?

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  • DIY Universal Oil Cooler Install. Should You Install An Oil Cooler? In this video we are going to be installing and engine oil cooler on my Mustang. Oil coolers are a worthwhile upgrade if you plan on driving your vehicle hard. Doing track days or perhaps adding lots of power with a turbo. Oil coolers are also a great upgrade if you plan on doing a lot of towing.
    I'm going to be installing an air to oil oil cooler in this video. Oil coolers also come in the oil to water type. Air to oil oil coolers work just like a radiator, air passes over a heat exchanger which cools the oil. The water to oil type uses engine coolant to cool the engine oil.
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    Here are the parts I installed in this video:
    Mishimoto Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (M22x1.5) amzn.to/3BpyiGr
    Mishimoto Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (M20x1.5) amzn.to/3zFDEfi
    Mishimoto Dual Pass Oil Cooler: amzn.to/3Q0E8lp
    PTFE AN Hose: amzn.to/3zFFZXC
    PTFE AN Fittings: amzn.to/3JcX5z7
    Power steering Cooler: amzn.to/3z7Hk88
    AN Line Wrap: amzn.to/3zcPYSY
    Banks Idash: amzn.to/3OKnoy1
    Cheaper options for what I installed:
    Sandwich Adapters: amzn.to/3OHSXrW
    Oil Coolers: amzn.to/3PGHDhp
    AN Line: amzn.to/3oIN2IB
    Glowshift Oil pressure gauge: amzn.to/3bjQKFB
    Glowshift OIl temperature gauge: amzn.to/3blFWa1
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    00:00 Intro
    00:18 Functions of engine oil
    00:49 Types of oil coolers
    1:59 Do you need an oil cooler?
    2:44 Parts that I'm installing
    4:43 Oil cooler placement
    8:13 Fabricating brackets & installing cooler
    9:21 Mishimoto sandwich adapter installation
    11:17 Complete install what it looks like
    12:03 Start up and leak check
    13:23 Oil pressure and temperature information
    14:25 Spiral wrap information
    15:16 How does the cooler preform?
    16:56 Why did I install an oil cooler?
    18:57 Outro
    #mishimoto #oilcooler #diy #mustang #motoroil #setrab #derale
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  • @RepairGeek
    @RepairGeek  Рік тому +3

    Here are the parts I installed in this video:
    Mishimoto Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (M22x1.5) amzn.to/3BpyiGr
    Mishimoto Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (M20x1.5) amzn.to/3zFDEfi
    Mishimoto Dual Pass Oil Cooler: amzn.to/3Q0E8lp
    PTFE AN Hose: amzn.to/3zFFZXC
    PTFE AN Fittings: amzn.to/3JcX5z7
    Power steering Cooler: amzn.to/3z7Hk88
    AN Line Wrap: amzn.to/3zcPYSY
    Banks Idash: amzn.to/3OKnoy1
    Cheaper options for what I installed:
    Sandwich Adapters: amzn.to/3OHSXrW
    Oil Coolers: amzn.to/3PGHDhp
    AN Line: amzn.to/3oIN2IB
    Glowshift Oil pressure gauge: amzn.to/3bjQKFB
    Glowshift OIl temperature gauge: amzn.to/3blFWa1
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    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same.

    • @marstedt
      @marstedt Рік тому

      Link to the Banks data gauge that you show?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому +1

      @@marstedt I'm going to have a whole separate upload on that setup soon.

    • @marstedt
      @marstedt Рік тому

      @@RepairGeek Excellent. Thank you.

    • @michaelmendez9423
      @michaelmendez9423 Рік тому

      Which sandwich adapter is for a 03 mustang gt?

  • @tomasanderson6729
    @tomasanderson6729 Рік тому +28

    An ancient video of Linus Tech Tips installing an oil cooler on a Mustang

    • @Queazii
      @Queazii Місяць тому

      We must protect this relic.

  • @davidpennant5535
    @davidpennant5535 5 місяців тому +3

    I wanted to thank you for putting this video up. I am considering putting an oil cooler on my 97 Ford ranger. It's obviously not as demanding as a muscle car for cooling, but I live in Southern Arizona and it gets hot as hell in the summer and I think it would be good to get one to keep it from overheating. A lot of the other videos on UA-cam about oil coolers did not go into very good detail as your video did to give me an idea of what to expect with my own installation. Thank you so much for putting the effort into this video because it will really help me with my future project.

  • @bobb8361
    @bobb8361 Рік тому +8

    Nice installation, and kudos for doing your homework before deciding whether or not it would be beneficial given your car’s anticipated cooling needs. Banks gauge works great to display your new actual oil temp in/out delta values. Have a super honeymoon and Laguna Seca track day!!

  • @thomaseld1090
    @thomaseld1090 Рік тому +2

    Your videos never disappoint! Thanks!

  • @brianlambertp.t.6499
    @brianlambertp.t.6499 10 місяців тому

    Your video is awesome. The tip about the hydraulic hose wrap is great.

  • @Kallaus_built
    @Kallaus_built Рік тому +1

    Very well put together video. Great job man

  • @enochperalta3662
    @enochperalta3662 9 місяців тому

    Ur the only one that shows the sandwich installation thx bro 🇺🇸

  • @pyronitro
    @pyronitro Рік тому

    Great idea and Congrats on the Nuptials!

  • @morganleblanc730
    @morganleblanc730 5 місяців тому +1

    I am building a 66 Mustang GT-350 Replica. I will have a 331 small block for power. Estimate 475 HP. Aluminum Radiator and planning to run a universal oil cooler in the front center where the license plate would be. Thanks for making this video. I subscribed.
    Side note. I have a 69 Mach1 with a 428 Super Cobra Jet Oil Cooler with Ford factory parts. It was very expensive but it works.
    I have a 65 Shelby 427 Cobra with a 427 side oiler (now an aluminum block). It also has a oil cooler. I have tracked it many times in the past.

  • @jth1987leb
    @jth1987leb Рік тому +2

    Super informative. I’ve been thinking about adding a engine oil, transmission fuild and power steering fluid coolers to my grand Cherokee. The oem ones just aren’t good for as hard as I push it. This video had helped cement my decision to do it.

  • @user-vz8rh7wp6e
    @user-vz8rh7wp6e 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video and very helpful - thank you

  • @Stephen06GT
    @Stephen06GT Рік тому

    Thank you for a very informative video.

  • @nickthedadbikes
    @nickthedadbikes Рік тому +1

    Congrats on getting engaged! Sounds like a great trip for you and the significant other, soon to be wife!

  • @Haran_Zagury
    @Haran_Zagury Рік тому

    thank you, love your vids. very understandable even for clueless like me
    greets from israel

  • @valdius85
    @valdius85 Рік тому

    great job. thank you

  • @nme700
    @nme700 Рік тому +8

    I've seen zip ties rub through rubber lines before. I hope this does not happen to you. Much respect for convincing your wife to do a honeymoon at Laguna Seca!

  • @Section501K
    @Section501K Рік тому

    Good stuff, thanks

  • @louspur3585
    @louspur3585 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Unfortunately, my oil cooler has T/U on me, but due to the age of the car, I'm unable to source parts or replacements. Hence, I will need to fit an oil cooler. My biggest problem is finding a garage or mechanic who is willing to undertake the job.

  • @VinnyMartello
    @VinnyMartello Рік тому

    I daily drive a 66 Chevy pickup with a 350 Buick and I do A LOT of towing. When I'm on the hiway the oil pressure gets down to 28psi since the oil gets too hot. So I figured I should probably rock an oil cooler.

  • @robertoortiz85
    @robertoortiz85 Рік тому

    I recommend you the mishimoto radiator with reins performance 170* thermostat, also flexalite blackmagic fan with shroud its a one single speed fan using the high speed wire but with the sct tuner you set your fan speeds to low speed 170 even tho its not going to be connected and your high speed to 194*on and it will turn off at 189*.

  • @darieldelvalle1394
    @darieldelvalle1394 Місяць тому

    About to install preformance equipment in my corolla ae101 93 , because I want to remodel the old stuff and to be better for longer trips

  • @Choconuss
    @Choconuss 2 місяці тому

    nice video, perhaps would you have any knowledge if there is a Upgrade for a OilCooler for a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero V6?

  • @94stangGT
    @94stangGT Рік тому

    im about to add the mishimoti trans cooler with the fan. We drove to west PA last year about 5.5 hours and the tranny was smoking u could feel the heat inside the car from the tunnel. previous owner installed a power steering cooler like u did i think. im gonna get under there and take a better look. any advice on the trans cooler?

  • @JohnMillerUSA
    @JohnMillerUSA Рік тому +1

    🔧🔩👏 Another great, professional-looking how-to video from you. You need to give weekend seminars to the legions of UA-cam yahoos that don't know how to make a video this clear and useful. Your videos always feature great camera work (on a tripod), clear explanation, and no annoying hip-hop/rap/metal “music" blasting away in the background. Whenever I hear that I move on to find a better video, like yours. Thanks for taking the time to post!

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage Рік тому +1

    Nice install! My only concern is it looked like one of the lines was basically touching the sway bar? Looks like when the suspension is compressed, the bar will actually move away from the line. Just thought I'd mention it anyways. I'd be more concerned about it tapping the line repeatedly and causing a fitting to loosen than actually wearing through.

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому +1

      It is close but it's not touching at full droop. I have about a 1/2 to 1/4 inch clearance at full droop. When I put the weight on the suspension the clearance gets much bigger because the bar rotates down as the suspension is compressed. I've been checking for leaks or issues after every drive and so far after about 250 miles I haven't had anything touch but I did have a couple small drips I needed to address but so far so good. 😅

    • @802Garage
      @802Garage Рік тому

      @@RepairGeek Nice! I figured you had it all sorted, but I've seen very smart people make simple mistakes before, hahaha. Hope it does well for you. :D

  • @coyote2427
    @coyote2427 3 місяці тому

    Do you recommend this cooler for a taxi car,that is running 9 to 10 hrs a day here in the semi desert.

  • @mrdeathwing18
    @mrdeathwing18 4 місяці тому

    i really want to know how both line from oil cooler to sandwich adapter should be connected.

  • @prajaygaonkar5991
    @prajaygaonkar5991 2 місяці тому

    Hi
    Could u plz share a link for a nice power steering oil cooler that can work for pressure around 100 Bars!

  • @mickc7939
    @mickc7939 Рік тому

    Great video, is the oil cooler placement in front of the condenser, bad for the condenser?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому +2

      The car has no issues with the AC. This setup works great.

  • @danieltenorio3559
    @danieltenorio3559 9 місяців тому

    I have a Honda civic 2012 coupe everything is factory designed besides an cold air intake (I dint tow anything )I was wondering if I need to get an transmssion cooler for the hot temp. In south texas Or if my car is safe enough to handle it via it’s build design? Any thing helps

  • @jimmylanders2693
    @jimmylanders2693 10 місяців тому

    seems like all the heat from the oil goes to the coolant anyway, and a.c. im going to install one on my foxbody off the to side

  • @Vffr1
    @Vffr1 3 місяці тому

    Will this work on a manual?
    As I’m not sure 100 sure if yours is an automatic.

  • @djyob1556
    @djyob1556 Рік тому

    Hello there I have questions . my car engine work for 15 hours continuesly. And 150% overload So on afternoon specialy 1pm - 10pm my engine will be hot. So can u recommend oil cooler

  • @kurrentevent
    @kurrentevent 7 місяців тому

    Idk of my lines are cheap or the fitting. But when I screw my fitting onto the hose, it be wanting to leak

  • @roymilla6636
    @roymilla6636 Місяць тому

    Do they work on naturally aspirated engine???

  • @robertoortiz85
    @robertoortiz85 Рік тому

    You can get the steeda front crash bar delete

  • @3Q2HFNILQHF
    @3Q2HFNILQHF Рік тому +1

    I notice the lines run right next to each other (nearly touching). Wouldn't it be better to separate them since 1 side is hot 🔥 and 1 is cooled?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому

      The amount of heat transfer between the hoses that are next to one another is so small it's not worth worrying about.

  • @jmartin5004
    @jmartin5004 Рік тому +1

    When you are doing an oil change, the oil that is in the cooler is missed and left behind? Or do you/can you drain or flush the oil in cooler?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому

      You can flush the cooler but what I've found is the way mine is setup, because the cooler is higher than the oil filter, when I remove the oil filter the cooler drains into the pain as well.

  • @holidayrap
    @holidayrap Рік тому +1

    Will adding an oil cooler to a high mileage truck that burns oil be beneficial? Thank you.

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому +5

      No sorry it wont. That's an internal mechanical issue. You may have luck adding an oil additive like motor honey or Lucas to thicken up the viscosity.

  • @red6743
    @red6743 Рік тому +1

    Given the lessened cooling capacity because of what makes the ZR2 more offroad capable, would you consider/recommend adding this to your Colorado?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому +1

      So my truck has a water to oil style cooler on it from the factory like what I spoke about towards the beginning. I monitor oil temps among about 40 other things regularly with my idash. I've never had my oil temps go over 205 granted I don't tow all the time but right around 200 is ideal because your able to boil off any moisture that collects in the oil. Highway driving makes the oil about 20 degrees hotter than putting around town in that particular truck. What this mustang is going to do on the highway as far as temps with this cooler installed I'm not sure yet. This mustang had nothing for oil cooling.
      If I add any cooler to my truck it's going to be transmission 100%.

    • @red6743
      @red6743 Рік тому

      @@RepairGeek (fellow ZR2 owner) maybe a transmission cooler could be the next video 😉

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому +1

      @@red6743 I've been toying the idea. 40k service is going to be my next truck related video. Basically changing all the fluids.

    • @red6743
      @red6743 Рік тому +1

      @@RepairGeek I look forward to that one! I just changed the transmission fluid and filter at 50k.

  • @michaelmendez9423
    @michaelmendez9423 Рік тому

    Got a question about the power steering cooler… was it pretty straight forward to connect or did you have to modify the lines it connected to?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому

      The old cooler attached to 2 rubber lines behind the core support. I just removed the stock cooler, used to barb fittings on the stock rubber lines and installed the new cooler.

    • @michaelmendez9423
      @michaelmendez9423 Рік тому

      @@RepairGeek gotcha thanks a bunch…currently getting a cage put in my car and dont have a car for reference right now to see how it connects lol

  • @MarclenChin
    @MarclenChin Рік тому

    I see you replaced the power steering cooler tube with a finned cooler? Was that a direct swap or did you have to adapt it? You have any part numbers?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому

      The factory cooler attaches to 2 rubber lines behind the core support. I used 2 barb fittings and some additional rubber hose to attach the new cooler.
      Cooler:amzn.to/3GxclI6

    • @MarclenChin
      @MarclenChin Рік тому

      @@RepairGeek thanks man!

  • @jeppakongur
    @jeppakongur 5 місяців тому

    Shirt : 100 points 😎

  • @briancaraballo5080
    @briancaraballo5080 11 місяців тому

    On turbo application, should the oil cooler be plumbed in before or after the turbo?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  11 місяців тому

      Before. The cooler needs pressurized oil.

    • @damians8498
      @damians8498 10 місяців тому

      So then for turbo cars, installing the thermostatic valve at the oil filter is recommended?

  • @robertoortiz85
    @robertoortiz85 Рік тому

    What is the part number for that banks gauge?❤

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому

      I'm going to have a complete separate upload on the gauge.

  • @AllSoWavyReese
    @AllSoWavyReese 9 місяців тому

    So once u add a after market oil cooler is the factory one still in use or no? My oil temp Nd engine temp sensors are on my factory oil filter adapter

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  9 місяців тому

      It depends on how to connect the cooler to the system. I'm not familiar with that particular car.

    • @AllSoWavyReese
      @AllSoWavyReese 9 місяців тому

      @@RepairGeek i have a lincoln ls

  • @robertoortiz85
    @robertoortiz85 Рік тому

    What is the part number for that banks gauge?

  • @RakMPVet05
    @RakMPVet05 11 місяців тому

    Would this oil cooler be decent for a C6 Corvette?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  11 місяців тому

      Sure as long as you're getting good airflow though it.

  • @TheCthtoNicfLy
    @TheCthtoNicfLy Рік тому

    I thought the radiator took the oil up in temperature so it at running temp in the cold. Radiator is not going to cool it.

  • @godzuki2099
    @godzuki2099 Рік тому

    Those temp degrees are °F right?

  • @isidrosevier1125
    @isidrosevier1125 9 місяців тому

    Hey did this effect your oil pressure any?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  9 місяців тому +1

      I have about 1-2 psi drop across the cooler with the thermostat closed sending 100% of the oil through the cooler.

    • @isidrosevier1125
      @isidrosevier1125 9 місяців тому

      @@RepairGeek not bad at all. Thank you. I was worried about pressure dropping

  • @Queazii
    @Queazii Місяць тому

    Wait... did he install it with the M logo facing the radiator?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Місяць тому

      Yep, I'm not looking at some logo every time I look at the front of my car.

    • @Queazii
      @Queazii Місяць тому

      @@RepairGeek it looks so good thoughhhhh

  • @streetsquiid5615
    @streetsquiid5615 5 місяців тому

    My biggest fear of installing an additional oil cooler to an engine that didn't come with an oil cooler from the factory itself is that, I heard that an additional oil cooler will totally mess up the pre engineered amount of oil pressure throughout the entire engine plumbings including the critical components such as crank oil journals and other passage ways and will pre-maturely if not immediately seize the engine by creating an oil starvation.

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  5 місяців тому +3

      Just fit the largest lines and cooler possible to decrease the pressure drop. My pressure drop was about 1 psi.

    • @streetsquiid5615
      @streetsquiid5615 5 місяців тому

      @@RepairGeek So to eliminate fatal engine failures, a tight sealing fittings is all that matters?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  5 місяців тому

      Stop looking for an argument and actually try to comprehend my original reply. -10AN or 5/8th's lines have plenty of volume for a typical V8.

    • @streetsquiid5615
      @streetsquiid5615 5 місяців тому

      @@RepairGeek Sure, thank you so much for answering my questions. I'm just a little anxious. My engine is an inline 4 (motorcycle) which is significantly heating up a lot after rebuilding it from the OE Benelli authorized service center itself. The new engine was built at the service center part by part and didn't come as a whole from the manufacturer. As per them, there is nothing wrong with the new engine but to me it defnitley heats up a lot than the previous 8,000 mile old engine. Hence contemplating on adding an oil cooler against the dealerships advice.😩

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  5 місяців тому

      How are you measuring these temperatures? I'm not familiar with bikes.

  • @RaquelRamirez-iq5ux
    @RaquelRamirez-iq5ux Рік тому

    Me explica algo no entiendo
    .

  • @TheSpoobz
    @TheSpoobz 4 місяці тому

    linus but for cars

  • @RaquelRamirez-iq5ux
    @RaquelRamirez-iq5ux Рік тому

    Soy. Cuba na se muy poco inglés.

  • @RaquelRamirez-iq5ux
    @RaquelRamirez-iq5ux Рік тому

    Yo hablo por o inglis

  • @Amitpattanayak123
    @Amitpattanayak123 Рік тому

    😇😇😇😇😇😇

  • @marstedt
    @marstedt Рік тому +1

    Engine oil

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  Рік тому +3

      Try to tell Mobil 1, Pennzoil, Castrol, Valvoline and The Ford Motor Company they are all using the wrong terminology as well. Haha just messing with you.

  • @johngaspar4425
    @johngaspar4425 9 місяців тому

    You contradicted yourself. You said the oil does not go to the cooler at 185° and below 3:32 and then you show the oil below 185° 15:50 being cooled when you just said the oil is bypassed at 185° and below. Is anybody paying attention?

    • @RepairGeek
      @RepairGeek  9 місяців тому +1

      The bypass does not block flow to the cooler. When the thermostat is below temperature some of the oil is bypassing the cooler and some is going through the lines and the cooler. The lines to the cooler are always open and receiving some flow no matter the temperature. When the oil temp goes above 185F, the bypass closes and sends ALL the oil through the cooler. The engineering drawings that I showed at 3:36 and 3:39 back up this.

  • @vladnickul
    @vladnickul Рік тому

    such a crappy location for a filter.