Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 256 (ENGINE SYSTEM)IN-VEHICLE REPAIROIL COOLERREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Removal and Installation
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove and discard the oil filter.
- To install, lubricate the new oil filter O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
- Remove the oil cooler hose bolt and remove the oil cooler hoses from the oil filter adapter.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Loosen the 2 coolant hose clamps and disconnect the 2 coolant hoses and remove the oil cooler and hoses as an assembly.
- Inspect the oil cooler.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.
CAUTION:
If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler or oil cooler hoses, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION
.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.