1995 Chevrolet 1500 4X4 5.7L oil filter adaptor

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I assume this will delete the oil cooler? Does the oil cooler actually cool? I’ve read multiple posts saying it warms the oil/keeps temps more stable.
If it's a regular daily driver, you'll be okay without it. Lots and lots of people running the delete with no problems. The actual engine oil cooler is in the driver's side radiator side tank. (The transmission oil cooler (if equipped) will be on the passenger’s side radiator side tank.) By removing the adapter, you're removing the connection point for the cooler lines/hoses. So, remove the adapter, remove the lines (input and output), and flush out the radiator side tank to remove the oil out of it. You can plug the radiator side tank ports or leave it open. I don't think it matters much which you decide to do as long as you have flushed the oil out of it.
 
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Take this as a lesson in making sure to get parts by correct year, make, model ( K1500 ), engine size at the minimum.
It always makes a difference. Class dismissed, good luck!
 

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I live in fla and tow a sxs and 4 wheeler regularly 4-6 hours. Thoughts on the oil cooler delete?
 

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I live in fla and tow a sxs and 4 wheeler regularly 4-6 hours. Thoughts on the oil cooler delete?

It was designed for a reason. GM engineers, who work for a multi billion dollar auto manufacturer, thought it was necessary, even though the parts assembly has a history of problems.

My advice is repair it and use it as designed.
 

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It was designed for a reason. GM engineers, who work for a multi billion dollar auto manufacturer, thought it was necessary, even though the parts assembly has a history of problems.

My advice is repair it and use it as designed.
And on the flip side of that, lots of GM trucks were made without an engine oil cooler prior to the gmt400 platform and had no issues. I tow and haul all the time. It’s not a necessary system IMO. Removing it prevents oil leaks. The clips that hold in the hoses are pretty cheesy too. I’m just not a fan of it.
 

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And on the flip side of that, lots of GM trucks were made without an engine oil cooler prior to the gmt400 platform and had no issues. I tow and haul all the time. It’s not a necessary system IMO. Removing it prevents oil leaks. The clips that hold in the hoses are pretty cheesy too. I’m just not a fan of it.

The previous generation also had a larger radiator, and grill. Shrinking down the opening for aerodynamics and aesthetics created the "need" for additional and auxiliary cooling. I think this is another tic in the "fix it" category.
 

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It was designed for a reason. GM engineers, who work for a multi billion dollar auto manufacturer, thought it was necessary, even though the parts assembly has a history of problems.

My advice is repair it and use it as designed.

You have a point, but they also had a tech. requirement of the engine to hold up for world wide enviroment without issues. -40 to 120(?) F, towing, high altitude etc. etc.
So if you run in a more resonable enviroment, change your oil and tend to check the tempereratures now and again I would say go for it. If you often drive in any of the extremes, fix the cooler.
 

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The previous generation also had a larger radiator, and grill. Shrinking down the opening for aerodynamics and aesthetics created the "need" for additional and auxiliary cooling. I think this is another tic in the "fix it" category.
This is not to start a keyboard cowboy war ;) I'm simply providing real life data. So that being said, I deleted the oil cooler system. I have the 3/4 ton radiator which fits perfectly in to any half ton. I tow and haul stuff all the time from a 5000 lbs boat, to 8000 lbs between firewood and the trailer its loaded in. My engine thermostat never moves. Use good synthetic oil, change it every 3000-4000 miles, and don't sweat it. There is nothing wrong with the oil cooler system, but they can leak pretty bad, so because of that I am not a fan. I'd rather keep my oil in the pan.
 

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This is not to start a keyboard cowboy war ;) I'm simply providing real life data. So that being said, I deleted the oil cooler system. I have the 3/4 ton radiator which fits perfectly in to any half ton. I tow and haul stuff all the time from a 5000 lbs boat, to 8000 lbs between firewood and the trailer its loaded in.


Right on. I might sound like a hypocrite, but I did the same thing to my '95 c2500. The truck is just a daily driver, lifted 2wd with 35's and 4.88's. Though theres no towing duties and we here in New Yuck dont see the sustained temps in Florida. I guessed the oil would be fine with that minor level of abuse.

My OE cooler was leaking (puddles on the ground) and I wanted to use a MUCH larger filter. So bye bye problematic cooler and hello quart & a half capacity Wix 51794.

My engine thermostat never moves. Use good synthetic oil, change it every 3000-4000 miles, and don't sweat it. There is nothing wrong with the oil cooler system, but they can leak pretty bad, so because of that I am not a fan. I'd rather keep my oil in the pan.

Coolant temps dont reflect the oil temp, I'd still suggest an aditional tranny fluid temp gauge if you're primarily towing heavy.
 
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