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Oil cooler engine oil cooler is cracked and oil leaked into the radiator

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You will need to have repaired/replaced. cooling system will need to be flushed and it is best to replace all hoses as the oil will soften the rubber and cause to swell and pop. be sure to have overflow tank flushed out as well. was this the trans cooler? will need to change tranny fluid also.or engine oil which ever.

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