The oil cooler is a car part that ensures that the engine oil in the car is cooled. The engine oil's job is to continuously lubricate the moving parts in the engine. These moving parts get very hot when driving. If the moving parts are sufficiently cooled, wear is significantly reduced. The engine oil is taken into the oil cooler and cooled there. The cooled engine oil then flows back into the engine. Without the oil cooler, the engine oil would not be cool enough for the moving parts in the engine, which could cause wear. This makes the cooler an essential part of the car.
Broken oil cooler
A broken oil cooler means the engine can no longer cool itself. This can result in the engine overheating. An overheated engine can cause a lot of damage and wear to the engine. It is therefore important to identify in time that the oil cooler is defective.
Symptoms of a defective oil cooler
Several things may indicate a broken oil cooler. For example, the oil cooler may be leaking, in which case you will find a puddle of engine oil under the car. Another symptom of a defective oil cooler is leaking coolant. You can also recognise this by a puddle of fluid under the car. Another symptom is the engine overheating, in most vehicles the engine light will come on on the dashboard. Coolant can also get into the oil because the cooling system is under pressure. This will result in a lack of lubrication, which can seriously damage the engine. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to take action.
Replacing the oil cooler
An oil cooler should last the lifetime of an engine. However, even with extremely good maintenance, it is possible for the oil cooler to become defective. Have you noticed the above symptoms? Then take action as soon as possible to limit damage to the engine. At Winparts you can buy quality coolers from top brands such as Febi, Nissens and Ajusa. Curious which oil cooler is suitable for your vehicle? Then enter your registration number and the suitable oil coolers will be shown. Looking for other parts for the cooling system of your car? At Winparts you can choose from radiators, cooling fans, water pumps, intercoolers and fuel coolers, among others.
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