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2010_camaro · 11-30-2016, 09:00 AM

So is the oem oil cooler known for failure/leaks?
Someone bought my old cooler because if theirs failing.
Didn't know if this was common because if it was I'd like to get something started so GM knows of a design flaw.

mrimpala02 · 11-30-2016, 10:37 AM

Yes I have heard this is an issue. While mine has not started leaking yet(knock on wood) I have heard that many of them do. In fact when I had my car at lethal a few years back they said my car was the first one that came in and the cooler was not leaking. I have also heard that it is not a very effective cooler either.

camarosspower · 11-30-2016, 12:16 PM

Yes mine was leaking. Changed the gasket and still leaking.

hrpiii · 11-30-2016, 12:20 PM

Mine did, L99, and was fixed under warranty and zero issues since. I may have had about 23k miles on it.

DarkCry956 · 11-30-2016, 01:20 PM

You have an iron 6.0 like I do. I had to install an oil cooler with a fan to keep from heating up when daily driving. I have the stock one somewhere in the garage

HOJO · 11-30-2016, 01:54 PM

Could also be this end cap.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...epvCMEmoYZg1Rw

Bo White · 11-30-2016, 02:18 PM

Took mine off almost 2 years ago.

STALKER · 11-30-2016, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

Took mine off almost 2 years ago.

Was there even much of a difference in oil temps after taking it off?

Bo White · 11-30-2016, 04:06 PM

Takes longer for the oil to warm up.

camarosspower · 11-30-2016, 07:10 PM

So eliminating the oil cooler makes it warm up slower?

Bo White · 11-30-2016, 08:02 PM

That's what the factory piece is there for imo. To warm up the oil quicker for emissions

2SScamaro2010 · 11-30-2016, 08:50 PM

Had mine fixed under warranty 3 years ago and haven't had a problem since. They put a new cooler on and all new gaskets along with a new oil pan gasket cause that was leaking also.

TXM62SS · 12-01-2016, 10:49 AM

Delete it. I have a thread on my experience.

Pro Stock John · 12-01-2016, 01:20 PM

My cooler leaked and ultimately broke and oiled a track down.

Fixed under warranty, but I pulled it off and gave it to BH.

11-30-2016, 09:00 AM	#1
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	Oil cooler failure/leaking. So is the oem oil cooler known for failure/leaks? Someone bought my old cooler because if theirs failing. Didn't know if this was common because if it was I'd like to get something started so GM knows of a design flaw. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

11-30-2016, 10:37 AM	#2
mrimpala02 Drives: Black 2SS RS w/White Stripes Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 775	Yes I have heard this is an issue. While mine has not started leaking yet(knock on wood) I have heard that many of them do. In fact when I had my car at lethal a few years back they said my car was the first one that came in and the cooler was not leaking. I have also heard that it is not a very effective cooler either. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "ChriSStine": Pat G Custom Turbo CamMotion Camshaft \| AGP TT BB Garrett 62/65's \| AGP/Fore Triple Pumps \| ID1700X Injectors \| Alky Control Twin Nozzle Meth \| Custom 3" Exhaust \| 3.27 gear set w/ Tru Trac \| McLeod Twin RXT \| Barton Short Throw Shifter \| 6th Gen ZL1 Wheels \| BMR 1.4" drop springs \| Pfadt rear trailing arms & tie rods \| Installed by Me & Tuned by Pat G

11-30-2016, 02:18 PM	#7
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Took mine off almost 2 years ago. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

11-30-2016, 04:06 PM	#9
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Takes longer for the oil to warm up. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

11-30-2016, 08:02 PM	#11
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	That's what the factory piece is there for imo. To warm up the oil quicker for emissions __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

11-30-2016, 12:16 PM	#3
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Yes mine was leaking. Changed the gasket and still leaking.

11-30-2016, 12:20 PM	#4
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	Mine did, L99, and was fixed under warranty and zero issues since. I may have had about 23k miles on it.

11-30-2016, 01:20 PM	#5
DarkCry956 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas RGV Posts: 794	You have an iron 6.0 like I do. I had to install an oil cooler with a fan to keep from heating up when daily driving. I have the stock one somewhere in the garage

11-30-2016, 01:54 PM	#6
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	Could also be this end cap. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...epvCMEmoYZg1Rw

11-30-2016, 07:10 PM	#10
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	So eliminating the oil cooler makes it warm up slower?

11-30-2016, 08:50 PM	#12
2SScamaro2010 Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 266	Had mine fixed under warranty 3 years ago and haven't had a problem since. They put a new cooler on and all new gaskets along with a new oil pan gasket cause that was leaking also. __________________ Mods: SW Retro Chambered cat back, CAI cai black, APEX scoop and ww tank, RX catch can, APEX Skip-shift Eliminator, Hurst short throw, Speeddawg knob, Kooks 1 7/8 headers high flow cats, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Livernois dyno tune, ZL1 grill and side skirts.WHP: 415 WTQ: 407

12-01-2016, 10:49 AM	#13
TXM62SS Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 388	Delete it. I have a thread on my experience. __________________ Victory Red 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Camaro Pat G. Spec Cam from Cam Motion 228/236 .599/.599 112+2LSA Kooks 1-7/8" LTs w/ Cats Roto-Fab, Bo White TB, Borla Touring Catback 3.91 1LE Gears, MGW Tuned by Pat G

12-01-2016, 01:20 PM	#14
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	My cooler leaked and ultimately broke and oiled a track down. Fixed under warranty, but I pulled it off and gave it to BH. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800