Is installing an oil cooler dificult? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Astroboy · 05-21-2015, 09:23 PM

So I recently ordered an Avo oil cooler with the thermostat for my car and I was wondering how long it takes to install one and if it's difficult to install or not?

Juggles · 05-22-2015, 01:01 PM

I installed my first oil cooler recently. Is it difficult? No. How long it takes will really depend on how familiar with your car you are. I had never removed my front bumper up to that point... but now that Ive done it a couple times I can have that thing on/off in a flash.

All in all you will most likely spend a couple hours start to finish.

Pro tip: Make sure you torque everything down properly. Make sure your fittings are on straight and do not over torque em, as you can misalign things causing yourself leaks.

malave7567 · 05-22-2015, 01:07 PM

Haven't done it to this car in particular, but to add the great suggestions Juggles already said, be sure to check all the lines after you start the car for any leaks. Then drive around the block a bit without your front bumper cover, pull back into the driveway/garage, and re-check all your lines before re-installing your front bumper cover.

themajesticone · 05-22-2015, 02:43 PM

Not really - just time consuming. It is difficult if you don't have the proper tools.

DarkSunrise · 05-22-2015, 03:16 PM

I did my Perrin last week. The hardest part was removing the front bumper and finding a 27mm socket thin enough to tighten the oil filter bolt. Other than that, it was just time-consuming, but not too hard.

Xuningshen · 05-22-2015, 03:36 PM

dunno how the avo kit looks but make sure the lines aren't rubbing up against anything sharp. after the initial install, test drive, and then recheck i would wait a few weeks to a month and then recheck everything again.

Astroboy · 05-23-2015, 03:21 PM

Would it be best that I use new oil for the install, or is the current oil ok

jflogerzi · 05-23-2015, 04:29 PM

Its not hard, just make sure the fittings are super tight. I did mine and it leaked out of several. Other then that its pretty easy. If you never taken the front bumper off, that can be a PITA

Astroboy · 05-23-2015, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Its not hard, just make sure the fittings are super tight. I did mine and it leaked out of several. Other then that its pretty easy. If you never taken the front bumper off, that can be a PITA

Would I need to put in new oil beforehand?

jflogerzi · 05-23-2015, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroboy

Would I need to put in new oil beforehand?

I would do a fresh change. So empty old oil. Install cooler and then fill with fresh oil

05-22-2015, 01:01 PM	#2
Juggles Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Tempe Posts: 291 Thanks: 35 Thanked 139 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I installed my first oil cooler recently. Is it difficult? No. How long it takes will really depend on how familiar with your car you are. I had never removed my front bumper up to that point... but now that Ive done it a couple times I can have that thing on/off in a flash. All in all you will most likely spend a couple hours start to finish. Pro tip: Make sure you torque everything down properly. Make sure your fittings are on straight and do not over torque em, as you can misalign things causing yourself leaks. __________________ A zen master once told me "Do the opposite of everything I say", so I didn't.

05-22-2015, 02:43 PM	#4
themajesticone Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: '13 UM86 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 406 Thanks: 338 Thanked 176 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not really - just time consuming. It is difficult if you don't have the proper tools. __________________ JRSC C30 91 oct \| JDL UEL Header \| Tomei Overpipe \| Milltek Front Pipe \| Milltek Catback \| SPL LCA v2 \| FA 500 v5 Coilovers 6k/7k \| SPC Front Camber Bolts \| Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35 \| 245/40 Michelin Pilot Super Sport

05-22-2015, 03:16 PM	#5
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I did my Perrin last week. The hardest part was removing the front bumper and finding a 27mm socket thin enough to tighten the oil filter bolt. Other than that, it was just time-consuming, but not too hard. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

05-22-2015, 03:36 PM	#6
Xuningshen Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: California Posts: 204 Thanks: 89 Thanked 125 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	dunno how the avo kit looks but make sure the lines aren't rubbing up against anything sharp. after the initial install, test drive, and then recheck i would wait a few weeks to a month and then recheck everything again. __________________ 2014 WRB BRZ

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malave7567 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: (formerly) 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Houston, TX Posts: 396 Thanks: 117 Thanked 218 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haven't done it to this car in particular, but to add the great suggestions Juggles already said, be sure to check all the lines after you start the car for any leaks. Then drive around the block a bit without your front bumper cover, pull back into the driveway/garage, and re-check all your lines before re-installing your front bumper cover.

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