Jim Grant's Tech Tips
'98 Chevy Blazer, Leaking Oil Cooler Lines
Q:
My
‘98 Chevy Blazer leaks oil. The dealer says the filter loose, yeah
right! Looks like the oil lines going to the oil filter adapter, block,
radiator are weeping. Is this a common problem?....Jim
A:
Replace those weeping oil cooler/filter lines ASAP! When oil starts leaking
from the area of the crimp that clamps the flexible hose to the aluminum
oil lines it is the early warning signs of failure. When the failure occurs
it is without warning! What Happens? The flexible line blows off the aluminum
tubing. The result is an oil leak so big that you have at best a minute
to notice failure and shut the engine down without causing damage! Do
not tempt fate for your check book may lose. Have the oil cooler/filter
lines replaced!
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