What was the problem with the Holden Cruze oil cooler?

What was the problem with the Holden Cruze oil cooler?

Three year previously, at 79,000kms, the car was brought into Holden for the exact same problem and complete repair and replacement of the oil cooler system. Had no warning signs, the oil and filter were replaced three months ago and the coolant and oil looked fine.

How does an engine oil cooler prevent overheating?

Many manufacturers have incorporated an engine oil cooler into their vehicles which operates like a radiator. The hot oil is circulated to the oil cooler where heat dissipates before it returns to the engine. Up to forty percent of the engine’s cooling is performed by the engine oil. There are several ways to combat overheating in your vehicle.

What to do if your oil cooler fails in Australia?

Agree. Give the dealership the courtesy of telling them you’ll be lodging a complaint with your local dept. of fair trade. Read up on Australian Consumer Law and major component failure. You’ll need to be persistent and patient, but keep pushing and they should come to the party.

When to replace a Caterpillar engine oil cooler?

Oil coolers extend the life of the engine oil and the longevity of your engine. Oil coolers should always be replaced after a catastrophic engine failure or when rebuilding an engine. CORE ASSEM. CORE ASSEM. * Other part no. not included in the list are available.

What happens when the oil cooler adapter fails?

Oil in the cooling system. If the oil cooler adapter fails internally, you may notice engine oil in your cooling system. This happens because when the engine is running, oil pressure is greater than cooling system pressure. Oil is forced into the cooling system.

Is there any maintenance on an oil cooler?

Unless there is a leak, a crack, or a serious problem with oil temperatures, oil coolers rarely get any maintenance attention.

Can a bad oil cooler cause an engine to overheat?

If enough coolant leaks from the radiator or oil cooler, it can result in engine overheating problems and mechanical component failure. 3. Oil in the cooling system If the oil cooler adapter fails internally, you may notice engine oil in your cooling system.