How to Replace Jeep Oil Cooler and TUNE UP - Plugs, PCV, Thermostat Housing, Coil Packs
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Buckle up for a jam packed Jeep wrenching video! I set out to do a bunch of different repairs and Tune-up type tasks on the AutoEdits 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon JKU.
This is a WHILE I'M THERE type Do it Yourself person's dream!
Most of the items I use can be found in my Amazon shopping list called "Jeep Wrangler Maintenance Essentials" click this link to find it... www.amazon.com/shop/autoedits
Here are the chapters for each of the items:
00:00 introduction
00:47 Parts Overview
02:22 Start Wrenching! Disassembly
02:43 Drain Coolant
03:10 Wiring harness and Upper intake removal
04:41 Fuel Line disconnect and Lower Intake removal
07:23 Oil Cooler removal
08:17 Parts Cleaning Party!
09:27 Transfer sensors to new Oil Cooler and Install
11:10 PCV Valve replacement
12:32 Ignition coil and spark plug replacement
13:27 Thermostat housing replacement
14:01 Reassemble upper intake and first start attempt
15:11 Failure assessment
18:20 New cooler install and test
18:53 HOW TO burp the cooling system
21:15 Rundown and parts review/recap
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Two quick points:
1. I've done this repair twice now and referenced this video both times. It's a fantastic how to guide. Thanks Jason.
2. If you're in a time crunch and can't wait for e-sockets to be delivered, I found some in stock at my local Harbor Freight for $11.99 (Pittsburgh brand). They did the job.
Howdy Jeepers! Hope you all like this video... chapters are pretty well organized to each task. Let me know what you think!!!
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Sucks you had to replace the housing twice! But I bet it got extra clean in there the second time ;-) I just did this at 220k miles on my 14 JKU, so you may get to do it again! I forgot to put the foam back in, though, and I still haven't gotten around to it... Thanks for another awesome video!
On the dorman quality control issues. I read up on this and ordered the mishimoto oil cooler/housing for my pentastar ram that just sprung this leak.
Excellent video! It can be used not only as a reference work, but also a cautionary tale. Here's to another 10 years and 80,000 more miles. Aloha.
From what I've researched... that foam missing hasn't affected many jeepers so rest easy on that one!
I'm so thrilled you got that from this video because I honestly wanted more than just a how to!!! Thanks so much for this feedback... I appreciate it a bunch!
Awesome video and excellent job walking through the oil cooler replacement process. I love your passion to be proactive about maintenance of items while you are “all up in it” AND cleaning everything at the same time. When I went to tech college for automotive repair, they stressed cleaning everything around whatever you work on for two reasons, 1) makes for great reassembly of everything and 2) which is huge, it shows the vehicle owner, who just spent a lot of money on whatever the repair was, that someone did something and they can “see it.” After all my years, I have never forgotten #2 and I have actually had people comment that their engine looked new again. Thanks for sharing Jason, I always enjoy your work!
I dig hearing stories like that, thanks!
This is the exact way most of my automotive projects turn out. So it’s nice to see everybody else has the same issues.
Glad to share the pain...lol
Jason is the best Jeep UA-camr!
You are too kind... thank you!
Being the owner of a 2013 JKU with 120k myself, this video is timely and informative. Thanks.
Hope there's a nugget or two in there for you!
I also have a 2013 JKU, with 130k. My oil cooler failed two days before you posted, and I wish that wasn't the case. I went with the Dorman, and had good luck with the unit, although pricey at my local parts store... My oil cooler was also not cracked, and I probably could have saved the money and gone the seal only route and replaced all you did here instead. Funny that the oil temp sensor in both of ours spun like that... thanks again as always!
Dang brother, that stinks! Glad you got it handled though. The bright side is that it failed immediately and not on the freeway or out in the middle of nowhere. While unpleasant, probably the best scenario you could have had. 🤙
Hey thanks dude... yeah you are right for sure... I appreciate that!
This was an awesome video! Love the trial and error type of content unlike most other UA-camrs who only post the successful parts. This is exactly what us DIY-ers go through about 90% of the time.
Hey thanks!
Ahh that anxiety relief the second time around. I can feel that! 😂
I'm glad you got that... it seems to lose something in video sometimes... thank you!
Good to see u back
Glad to be back, thank you!
Love the video as always. Welcome back!
Howdy dude! I'm very grateful for you!!! Really hope to see you this year.
Nice job as always!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing repair job well done! 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I've been there, having to undo hours of work, be it my own fault or a faulty part. But you persevered and got it done in meticulous, clean, AutoEdits style :)
Keep on keepin" on!
Thanks 👍
Love your positivity! I enjoy all your content and this one was especially great!
Thank you so much! Keep me in mind for some those trail runs this year.
Wow!!! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you!
Thanks!
Another great video. Very well done. Great job! Love your content, keep it coming please!
Thank you! Will do!
Godspeed to you man, tackling the ol Oil Cooler Housing is one hellva challenge to service
Thanks!
I will definitely be needing this video in the future. The step-by-step and parts list make it seem doable in the garage. Most of all....save money!! Another bonus...if something goes wrong or lights up that check engine light, I will know exactly where it is and how to fix or repair it.
Thanks dude.
Thank you for your great videos, Jason! They are always very educational and easy to follow along to.
Glad you like them!
I look forward to seeing what new stuff you are doing to your Jeep Jk...it always helps me with my JK. Thank you.
More to come!
Great video. Good job my friend. I learn a lot from you. Keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
Beautiful work!
Thanks!
This will be a fun one I bet !
I hope so!
Always love your videos and your Jeep. Thanks again!!! Continue doing more Jeep videos. Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Thanks, will do!
Morning Jeeping Jason. I have watched your videos for the seven years, and you are one of my favorites. I most recently had to change my oil cooler when I notice that right after an oil and transmission fluid change, I saw the leaking oil down the sides of the transmission. Your video just posted, and I looked at it about 5 times because I knew that i had to do this job. I have done a tune up before, so I knew how far I had to go into the motor. I debated with OEM VS Aftermarket and settled on Dorman. After all of the videos I watched I have not found a for sure issue with Dorman products, so I took a shot on it. The job was time consuming, and I gave myself the weekend to complete it. After reassembly, I have two issues. There was a no start condition from injectors 2,4, &6, so back off the upper plenum goes. I found the fuel line was not connected all the way so that was fixed. The 2nd issue was my brown wire (Injector signal wire) in the main wiring harness had backed out during disassembly. I found it by watching more "UA-cam Videos". Once corrected, the jeep started and is currently running fine. For the first week i looked down in the valley to look for signs of leakage. So far so good. Sorry for your bad luck with your Dorman install, but for me, this is the second time this job was done. I had the dealership install one back in OCT of 2019 and it lasted just around 5 yrs. I'm hoping this Dorman last longer than that because this is not a routine job I want to keep doing. Keep making great content and keep on "JEEPING". Terry.....
That is a serious journey ... glad to hear it's a so far so good situation! Thanks for sharing the story here!
Outstanding video.
Thanks!
Good fun video fella, cheers mate 👌
Thanks dude!
Thanks for new video Jason. I really appreciate your attention to detail in your editting. Your videos are always seemless and easy to follow.
I appreciate that!
Thank you again for such an informative and helpful video. I appreciate your honesty in everything that you have done with the Jeep!
You are so welcome!
Another great how to - thank you so much for taking the time to share. Something that I’ll be referring back to when my time comes to tackle this task. I sure do appreciate your efforts and guidance! Take care and I look forward to the next one.
Thanks!
Awesome video, I always miss your posts when there’s more time between them.
It always sucks when things don’t pan out the first attempt, then have to order more parts, wait, reinstall… but man the relief and satisfaction after it’s all done is amazing!
ABSOLUTELY!!!
Really appreciate the honesty and frustration. So many of us have the same WTF experience when doing self maintenance.
I try to keep it real over here... sometimes it stings though 🤣
You always overwhelm us with your mechanic skills and knowledge, making it look easy and fun!! Thanks for another very interesting and educational video!!
Thank you!
wow, yet another EPIC autoedits video. this is so valuable and really wish you made this video before I tackled all of these items already. Love the cleanup job too, top notch!
Ha thanks! You know the old, while I'm there thing just takes over and next thing I know... stuff is clean 🤣
I need to catch up with all your new content Jason. Happy New Year's!
Welcome back! Happy New year!
perfect. will do this maybe this summer. i appreciate the editing/music as well. always such a professional job!
I appreciate hearing this... I got a little carried away but was having fun with the edit 🤣
Great video Jason, I'll be doing some of these in the spring once we get out of our -30c weather so I'll book mark this :) Keep them coming love the content !!! Peace from the great white north
Howdy and thanks!
I know exactly how you were feeling with the realization of having to do the same job over again. I changed out by 3.8L on my 08 wrangler due to a spun bearing, put in a new (rebuilt) engine- oil leak from the rear main seal!!!... Great video as always!!
OH MAN! That sounds awful 🤣 Thanks so much for being here.
Amazing job as always! It’s only a matter of time before I have to do this to my JK and I appreciate the attention to detail on this video. Thanks man
Glad to help!
Man, just in time for me to do this same service on my wife's '13 minivan! Thanks man!
Right on!
In my opinion you are the best jeep diy guy out there. Keep up the great work.
You are too nice! Thanks!
My jeep just threw the P0128 code this morning I’m at about 120,000 miles so I’ll be doing these exact repairs this weekend.
Thank you Jason! Good to see another video!
Thank you for watching... best of luck on your repair!!!
WHATS UP JASON!!! Glad to see another great vid on the Jeep bud!
Howdy!
Kudos to you for taking on such a non-trivial repair! I’ve watched a number of videos about this particular task, and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. Excellent video.
Hey thanks!
If it makes you feel any better about what you had to just spend, I just paid $1,200 (on 1/5/24) at the dealership to have just the oil cooler replaced for this same leak on my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.6L. I wish I would have had the time to do it myself.
This video is reminiscent of the early channel. This is the content I really appreciate from you and why I subscribed long ago. Good work!
I appreciate hearing this!
Here in the Midwest it's still just a touch too cold for me to bite this bullet yet. I definitely saved this video for a month from now, though! Thanks man!!
Bundle up!!! LOL
Thank you! I just bought a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport that I'm prepping for many of the things you demonstrated! Coil packs and plugs to be changed first. Thanks again! Have saved this vid for future reference.
Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
🙌
Jason man, defiantly the best oil cooler jk repair video on UA-cam. thank you for your efforts of making it.
Thanks 👍
Love the video!!
Thanks!
Happy New Year Jason great job
Thanks! You too!
2 times is the charm. Great video Jason. Every Jeep jk owner has had to experience the infamous oil filter housing leaking. Big fan of the channel. Keep up the great work! We say hello from Long Island, NY
Thanks 👍 And howdy to the other coast!
2015 JK 110k miles and never an issue with the oil cooler. Crazy how the internet is littered with people having issues.
Wish I had this video a few years back when I swapped out my cooler on my 2015 JkU. Great work sir!
Thanks! 👍
Great video, did my oil coolant system a few years ago on my 2013. Intimidating but doable, just take your time.
Nice!
Good job Jason, I'm amazed that Dorman is still in business !!
Being honest, they make plenty of good stuff and I'm glad they offer parts I couldn't get easily otherwise. It is a bit frustrating to have this type of failure though.
My buddy had the aluminum housing do the same thing!
Great video, I've never worked on a Jeep and was able to follow along easily.
I did basically the same thing on my Crown Victoria last year, sans the oil cooiler. Swapped the intake manifold instead and did the spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, fuel injectors, etc.. a classic "while I'm in here" rabbit hole
Nice work! Glad to hear from a fellow rabbit hole dweller 🤣
Hey Jedi Jason... I was looking forward to seeing this video come out. I knew it would be a tedious job... phew! So glad I took the easy route and had my trusted mechanic do this one for me. He also talked me into staying with the Mopar oil cooler brand... kinda glad I did now. Anyhow, excellent job brutha... keep them coming!
Thanks!!!
Perfect timing… I just ordered these parts for mine that started leaking oil.
Heck yeah... good luck on the project!
Jason, I have a 2013 jku also. I went to have it smogged, it wouldn't pass, had a bad oil temp ( or pressure) sensor. It is one that attached to oil cooler. I had the shop do it as I heard how much of a pain it was. While it was apart I had them do plugs ,etc. I have to give a huge shout out to Ricks care care here in Santa Maria. Super great work and customer service.
I really enjoy your channel. Keep it up.
LOL, I stayed to the end. Agree on the cooler, sometimes sticking with OEM is better. Good stuff buddy.
I appreciate that soooo much. THANK YOU!
I recently had to replace my oil cooler and radiator. I love how you do so much DIY! However, I gladly paid my mechanic to do that! I did install my Cargo Dog system (from your video) and am thrilled with it! I linked your video in mine.
Ha! Great job on your video! I'm still really liking the Cargo Dog set up!
Just did my oil cooler back in November. Would've definitely used this how to as a step by step. Well done! sucks about the dorman issue.. word of advice for those about to tackle this job. Take your time cleaning up any casting issues. No leaks for me as of now, and I strongly feel it's because I prepped the cooler first with a file. biggest regret for me was not doing the "because we're here" replacements (coilpacks, sparkplugs, thermostat etc). Thats going to suck. Keep up the great work! Big fan of this channel
Hey thanks for the share!
You’re a Trooper Jason… I would have lost it… But Thank You for (on UA-cam) being real, and dealing with those Things that can happen in Life ! 👍🍻… And Yes the Mopar is into the Gen3 parts now, and very rarely is the actual housing the problem (# OEM Mopar Seals only)… Looking forward to your next Video 👍
Oh I did lose it 🤣 Went over and vented to my neighbor, watched a movie and went back after it the next day!
Thank you! Excellent video, doing my 2012 Rubicon oil cooler filter housing today. Going with the Mopar part with confidence after your advice!
Good luck! Have fun!
Just finished, everything looks well, Thanks again!@@AutoEdits
As some others said, thanks for keeping it real and showing us that things just go wrong sometimes! Been following ya for years now and built my Jeep really similar to yours. I haven't had to this fix yet (2017 with just at 70k) but I know it's right around the corner. Will definitely kick this video off again when I go to tackle mine.
Hope it helps... thanks so much for the support!
Great video as usual. First place I go to when I have Jeep questions. Really felt for you when the oil was leaking after the replacement. I've done the same replacement but was fortunate to have no leaks. Would have been a lot more PO'd than you seemed. Yours was one of the first channels I followed when thinking about and ultimately getting my own Jeep. It's incredibly helpful just to see you working on the Jeeps and explaining things honestly, the good and the bad.
Thank you so much!
Bummer that you had an issue with the Doorman product. Mine has been a nonissue. Great video and thanks for taking us along.
When I get parts like that... I kind of know there is a chance of this happening. Thanks for watching!
Great video. I have a 2014 JK Rubicon with 93k on her. I'll be doing this soon also.
Good luck!!!
Great video. What a bummer about the Dorman. I had considered that but not anymore!
Thanks! Yeah, I’m still not exactly sure what failed.
Nice Jason! Great video like always! I’m getting ready to do plugs and wires on my jeep. Maybe I’ll do the pcv also since I’m removing the intake.
I highly recommend that course of action!
Great learning experience watching what to do in case of install issue and how fix problem hey were human nothing gose right all the time.
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Excellent video that will help many Jeepers as always! Dealing with Mopar maintenance on multiple vehicles and gleaming experience from many like minded others, it seems the OEM replacement parts are usually best way to go. Unless it's a known part failure that hasn't been improved.
Sometimes I must learn the hard way 🤣
Thanks for the video. My JK is 10 years old with about 60K. These jobs are on the horizon. I just hope my oil housing holds out. Thanks for the honest review on the Dorman.
I do my best with that stuff!!!
Had to hit pause and order pizza for some reason. 😅 From one JK Jeepin Jason to another, thanks for being awesome. 👊🏻
Awesome! Thank you!
Me and my brother replaced mine on my 2018 JKUR. It’s not to bad. Just a lot of bolts in awkward places 😂💪😎👊
Another amazing autoedits video! Thank you for taking the time and going through everything as always. I am bummed that the new doorman oil cooler you installed was faulty! I was really wanting that thang to be bullet proof.
Thanks! I am hoping the second time around is the one 🤞
Great video! I have been putting this off for a while now. Might be time to do the same. Great information.
Go for it! After doing that amazing long arm install and dealing with your gas tank drama... this will be nothing 🤣
@@AutoEdits Thanks! I appreciate the parts list.
Wish I had done the radiator hoses when I was doing all of these maintenence items and then replacing my rockers and lifters a couple of months ago. I had them off anyway but didn't even think about replacing them. Things always pop up for me during these repairs too. And I swear replacing that pcv valve took me half my overall repair time. I used a small torx bit taped to a small spanner to get to the screws. I also upgraded my lower air intake and fuel injectors to the JL components and they've been great so far.
Sometimes good info sharing like this on the web... thanks for that input!
I’ve learned just like you, I’m at the point in my life that it’s well worth buying OE parts! Are they more money? Yup, they sure are, but they work and perform so much better! Great video!!
Thanks!
Yep this is common and changed my out to an aluminum one ( not Dorman). I did replaced my heater hoses and hose to the oil cooler while back there since I don’t think they will last 10 more years 😂😂😂. Good video!
Thanks for sharing!
Good stuff, Jason.
My 14 JKUR is pushing 104k and hasn't had an issue or been addressed yet. I wasn't looking forward to it, but feel much more confident now.😎👍
Check that pcv valve! I thought mine was fine until I got it out and looked… it was a mess 🤣
Sorry to see you had a bad experience with the Doorman housing. I used one on my JK after 2 other OEM ones, and it worked great. Never had an issue after that. Glad to see her fixed though and back on the road.
In my mind, it's kind of like shopping at harbor freight... sometimes good and sometimes not so much 🤣
I feel your pain, I recently installed a new thermostat housing on my ranger and it was a faulty unit. Only positive is it comes apart way easier the 2nd time. Like many others have said, thanks for showing the oops and not just the ups.
Glad you’re here!
I just did all of that over summer since I had to open up head to replace rocker arms. Definitely took the weekend to get it done. I found the aluminum oil housing after replacing with Mopar unit and wish I had found that before. Everyone keeps saying I should have gone with the aluminum one.
I don't necessarily believe the aluminum housing is best. The mopar unit is very good.
Be glad that it happened in the garage rather than on the road.
True
Still enjoying the Grease Monkey gloves I won in your give away. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
Yea avoid Dorman if possible! Great video
I have a 2013 also. 210 thousand kilometres. The cooler was done once.
Fantastic video as always. I had a weird feeling at the beginning of the video about the Dorman oil cooler.....I personally stay the heck away from anything Dorman from personal experiences and stories I hear. Sorry you had to do it twice but glad final outcome was good.
Thank you!
Right on time! I was getting that burning oil smell in my 2015 JKU and will need to replace the oil cooler. Today, I had a code P0301 pop up. Ugggg. Wish you were my neighbor.
That's an interesting cylinder misfire code! Well, if you were close by... I do work for fig newtons or pizza. Good luck on that repair!
Been there ....
PCV valve for the P0301 .
A bunch of gunk gets stuck in 1 if it's faulty
This is great!!!
I'm am far away from 100,000 miles but it's good to know where to find this info.
Glad you enjoyed it! The PCV was worse than I thought and the plugs feel good to just get done.
Great video Jason. This kinda seals the deal for me. I was bouncing back and forth on doing the doorman or mishimoto oil cooler filter housing. I'll be going with the mishimoto for sure. The lack of quality control and the extreme differences between the same parts on the doorman is too much for my liking. Keep up the good work!
I would agree with your assessment!
Hows the mishimoto oil cooler holding up?
Another great video. I always look forward to them. I've got a few notes on this one though. You shouldn't just replace the seals on the oil cooler, replace the whole unit. Not only do the seals go bad but the housing also warps. Allegedly you can use the upgraded version from later models on the earlier 3.6's. I've heard mixed stories on Dorman parts. Some people swear by them, others swear at them. As JT from @OnlineMechanicTips says "It's Mopar or no Car". Getting a pick under the edge of where the hoses connect helps to release them. You missed telling everyone about the bleeder screw on the thermostat housing which helps with bleeding air from the cooling system. There is a massive debate online about whether you should use Anti-Seize on spark plugs. If you don't reduce the torque spec when you tighten them you can overcrank the threads. Most modern spark plugs already have an Anti-seize treatment and most plug manufacturers don't recommend using anti-seize. This video explains: ua-cam.com/video/xZ-KOL4gZzw/v-deo.html
Solid bunch of info.
I just bought the Mishimoto oil cooler for my JKU and have been waiting for your video before I do my install. I gotta say the Mishimoto looks so much better than the doorman. Thanks man for another great video. You're one of the few UA-camrs I trust.
Thanks so much!!!
Did you install the mishimoto oil cooler yet? I'm between dorman and mishimoto
@@ilion9890 Not yet unfortunately.
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I put one in and it worked great .
Except I did switch out the o rings it came with for some better Mahle o rings 👌🏻
@@TXFarmRoad awesome thanks
Recently did my spark plugs put everything together and then I saw the foam thing on driver side spark plugs on the floor still. So I had to undo everything just to make sure everything went back the way it came off. Not as much work as you but I get the feeling.
HA!
Jason, I thank you so much for the video. This is true to life, the problems that arise when we DIY. I really felt your disappointment after starting the Jeep. You could have easily edited all of that out and I appreciate that you did not. Great job as usual!
Being honest... it's a little embarrassing to fail like that (and share) but I'm hoping in sharing the authentic truth... more people will feel comfortable at least trying to push their comfort zone and grow their mechanical know how.
I have heard in my Jeep club of people having problems with the aftermarket thermostats on the 3.6 ? Its more expensive but I try to use oem parts as much as possible I have been bit by the aftermarket quite a bit! Another great video
Yes, I would be more inclined to agree at this point with that advice 🤣 Thanks for being here!
I'm going back in again myself. Three years ago, replaced the oil cooler, had to use an Amazon one during the pandemic. Failed in 6 months, replaced with Mopar, lasted two years and failed again. Finally replaced with the Dorman which has been good so far. Unfortunately, now I have a knock sensor error, which is right under the oil cooler. *Eyeroll* As was said, do it while your in there!
OUCH!!! 🤣