{"product_id":"93186324-engine-oil-cooler-w-oil-filter-assembly-for-chevy-cruze-aveo-pontiac-g3","title":"Engine Oil Cooler w\/ Filter Housing For Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze \u0026 Aveo\/Pontiac G3, OE 93186324","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Engine Oil Cooler for the Sonic, Cruze, and Aveo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an engine oil cooler with integrated oil filter housing built for the 2012-2017 Chevrolet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chevrolet_Sonic\"\u003eSonic\u003c\/a\u003e, 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Aveo (including its Pontiac G3 twin sold under that badge in Canada and Mexico for the same model years), cross-referenced to OE numbers 93186324 and 12992593. If you're seeing an oil temperature warning, noticing oil breaking down faster than it should between changes, or dealing with a leak around the oil filter housing, a failed oil cooler assembly is a common cause on these small-displacement GM engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Aveo and Pontiac G3 Share This Part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pontiac G3 was General Motors' rebadged version of the Chevrolet Aveo, sold under the Pontiac name in Canada starting in 2009 and later in Mexico, built on the same platform with the same engine and underhood components as its Chevrolet counterpart. Because the G3 is mechanically identical to the Aveo it was based on, a part built for the Aveo's engine bay, including this oil cooler assembly, fits the G3 as well, which is a common pattern in this era of General Motors' badge-engineering across its now-discontinued Pontiac division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-referenced to OE numbers 93186324 and 12992593\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined oil cooler and filter housing assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% leak tested and durability tested before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by a 1-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Engine oil cooler with filter housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItems included: 1 engine oil cooler assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting: Leak tested and durability tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the 2012-2017 Chevrolet Sonic, 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Aveo and its Pontiac G3 twin. Because these models were offered with more than one engine option across these years, it's worth confirming your specific vehicle's engine against the OE numbers above before ordering, or contacting us with your VIN if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns Your Oil Cooler Needs Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA failing oil cooler assembly on these vehicles typically shows up as an oil leak around the base of the oil filter, a rising oil temperature reading on vehicles equipped with a gauge, or oil that looks or smells burnt sooner than expected between changes. Because this assembly also houses the oil filter itself, a crack or failed seal in the cooler section can sometimes be mistaken for a simple filter leak, which is worth ruling out before assuming the filter alone is the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Owners Replace the Complete Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the oil cooler and filter housing are built as a single combined unit on these engines rather than separate serviceable parts, replacing the complete assembly is the standard repair rather than attempting to isolate and fix a single seal or passage within it. Starting with a new, pre-tested assembly means every seal and passage in the unit is fresh at once, which avoids the risk of a second leak developing shortly after a partial repair on a component that sees constant oil flow and pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing this assembly means draining the engine oil, removing the oil filter, disconnecting the coolant lines that run through the cooler, and unbolting the housing from the engine block before installing the new unit with fresh seals in reverse order. Because the cooler shares coolant with the engine's cooling system, having a drain pan ready for coolant as well as oil makes the job less messy than expecting only one fluid to come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil cooler assembly is in stock and ships ready to install. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/a\u003e page covers current timelines, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/a\u003e pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your specific vehicle and engine? Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-part\"\u003eRequest a Part page\u003c\/a\u003e is the fastest way to confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oil cooler assembly is listed in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chevrolet\"\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/a\u003e collection, along with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cooling-system\"\u003eCooling System\u003c\/a\u003e collection, where you'll find other parts for the Sonic, Cruze, and Aveo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EasyLife Auto Parts","offers":[{"title":"See image","offer_id":49810210717924,"sku":"CJQT272381901AZ","price":75.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0502\/0900\/files\/37407f68-d7a1-4228-988d-02b3fbed78fc.jpg?v=1788763441","url":"https:\/\/easylifeautoparts.com\/products\/93186324-engine-oil-cooler-w-oil-filter-assembly-for-chevy-cruze-aveo-pontiac-g3","provider":"Easy Life Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}