Engine - Oil Leaks From Oil Cooler Oil Seal

Classification: EM05-007

Reference: NTB06-029

Date: March 30, 2006

VQ30 AND VQ35; ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET AVAILABLE

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
2004-2006 Quest (V42),
2000-2003 Maxima (A33)
2004-2006 Maxima (A34)
2003-2006 Murano (Z50)
2002-2006 Altima (L31) with VQ35 engine ONLY

IF YOU CONFIRM

Engine oil has accumulated on the engine block below the engine oil cooler area.

ACTION





Inspect the engine oil filter, engine oil cooler, and the oil cooler gasket using Fluorescent Oil Dye J-28431-6 and Black Light from the A/C Leak Detection Kit J43926 to determine which component is leaking.

Additional dye and lights can be ordered from TECH-MATE.

^ If the oil is leaking from the oil filter or engine oil cooler housing, this bulletin does not apply.

^ If the oil is leaking from the oil cooler rubber gasket, replace the rubber gasket.

Note:
Do not replace the complete engine oil cooler assembly.

See the respective ESM and section for replacement of the gasket.





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