How to remove and install an Engine Oil Cooler on Chevrolet Malibu?

Drain the cooling system.Drain the engine oil. 1.5L enginesRelocate the air conditioning compressor to a safe area without disconnecting the refrigerant lines, then tie it up securely.Undo the air conditioning compressor bracket bolts and bracket.Disconnect turbocharger oil feed pipe from engine block.Remove mounting bolts for the engine oil cooler, then carefully take out gaskets and cooler itself.After fitting another gasket, mount back the oil cooler on the motor tightening all these screws to specified torque figures as provided in specifications section Caution! Dispose of used gasket properly as if reused may lead to leaks in future.The process of installation is opposite to its removal procedure earlier done; that is why it is called reverse.Installation is the reverse of removal. Installation therefore follows exactly what was done during removal.Fill the engine with proper engine oil and fillthe cooling system with a correctly mixed solution of antifreeze andwater.For instance, for two litres engines,Remove catalytic converter,Remove heat shield fasteners for oil pump control valve then remove shield,Pull off clamps on hoses and slime them onto pipes again moving away from thee hose ends thus detaching hoses from pipes,Undo fastener securing yieldingly mounted together with oil cooler hoses,Lower down-oil cooler pipe by removing center fastener; gently unscrew pipe attached into engine,O-Ring seal can be removed by first dislodging the waste deposit along its interface,Squeeze new O-Ring seal into groove at lower edge on cooler body before puttingback lower center tube into place tightening its bolt,All other remaining activities are just a similar as previously discussed duringdismantling.Fill it up with right engine oil and coolant mix for two litres engines.

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Chevrolet Malibu Engine Oil Cooler Assembly
Part Number: 12678774
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- Other Name: Cooler Assembly, Eng Oil; Oil Cooler
- Replaces: 12640136
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- 2016-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | L 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, RS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 1.5L
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Chevrolet Malibu Cooler Assembly, Engine Oil (W/Housing)
Part Number: 55493558
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- Other Name: COOLER, Engine Oil Cooler; Water Pump Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu | LT HYBRID 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 1.8L
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Chevrolet Malibu Cooler,Engine Oil
Part Number: 55570685
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- Other Name: COOLER, Engine Oil Cooler; Oil Cooler
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- 2016-2019 Chevrolet Malibu | LT HYBRID 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 1.8L
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Chevrolet Malibu Cooler,Engine Oil
Part Number: 24575224
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- Other Name: COOLER, Engine Oil Cooler
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- 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR, LX 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chevrolet Malibu Cooler,Engine Oil
Part Number: 24504105
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- Other Name: COOLER, Engine Oil Cooler; Oil Cooler
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1999-2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LS 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LX 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Chevrolet Malibu COOLER ASM-ENG OIL
Part Number: 12688093
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- Other Name: Oil Cooler
- Replaces: 12627034, 12658740, 25201819, 25202979
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- 2013-2022 Chevrolet Malibu | LT 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LTZ 4 DOOR NOTCHBACK | 4 Cyl 2.0L

Chevrolet Malibu Engine Oil Cooler

To prevent the oil from getting too thick, a Chevrolet Malibu Engine Oil Cooler maintains a safe temperature of the car's lubricant. The oil needs to be thick enough to prevent damage to moving parts yet thin enough to flow throughout the engine with ease. Most Chevy versions employ a compact Engine Oil Cooler oil-to-water heat exchanger that shares coolant with the radiator, so the oil warms up quickly after start-up while capping peak heat during hard pulls. The function of the Engine Oil Cooler is to take away excess heat from the engine oil and transfer it to the antifreeze mix in order to prevent thermal breakdown. As hot lubricant flows through passages bathed in coolant, the Engine Oil Cooler performs this function. Earlier Malibu packages that warned of heavy loads had plate units at the filter base. On the other hand, later Malibu turbo trims merge a stacked-plate core into the front cover. It's the same idea but a different size and mounting. If the coolant side of the Engine Oil Cooler clogs or corrodes, it can lose efficiency or cause cross-contamination of fluids. Therefore, fresh coolant is important for overall Chevrolet durability. This is particularly important for Malibu owners facing steep grades or stop-and-go traffic. If in good condition, the Engine Oil Cooler quietly protects power, mileage, and long-term Chevrolet smoothness.

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Chevrolet Malibu Engine Oil Cooler Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install an Engine Oil Cooler on Chevrolet Malibu?
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Drain the cooling system.Drain the engine oil. 1.5L enginesRelocate the air conditioning compressor to a safe area without disconnecting the refrigerant lines, then tie it up securely.Undo the air conditioning compressor bracket bolts and bracket.Disconnect turbocharger oil feed pipe from engine block.Remove mounting bolts for the engine oil cooler, then carefully take out gaskets and cooler itself.After fitting another gasket, mount back the oil cooler on the motor tightening all these screws to specified torque figures as provided in specifications section Caution! Dispose of used gasket properly as if reused may lead to leaks in future.The process of installation is opposite to its removal procedure earlier done; that is why it is called reverse.Installation is the reverse of removal. Installation therefore follows exactly what was done during removal.Fill the engine with proper engine oil and fillthe cooling system with a correctly mixed solution of antifreeze andwater.For instance, for two litres engines,Remove catalytic converter,Remove heat shield fasteners for oil pump control valve then remove shield,Pull off clamps on hoses and slime them onto pipes again moving away from thee hose ends thus detaching hoses from pipes,Undo fastener securing yieldingly mounted together with oil cooler hoses,Lower down-oil cooler pipe by removing center fastener; gently unscrew pipe attached into engine,O-Ring seal can be removed by first dislodging the waste deposit along its interface,Squeeze new O-Ring seal into groove at lower edge on cooler body before puttingback lower center tube into place tightening its bolt,All other remaining activities are just a similar as previously discussed duringdismantling.Fill it up with right engine oil and coolant mix for two litres engines.