Dorman 918-342 oil cooler for the 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500 V8 6.5L and other vehicles helps maintain proper engine oil temperature. This Dorman engine oil cooler is a direct replacement for an original cooler that has failed from heat, corrosion or damage.
- Seven-row core
- Aluminum with a painted finish
- Female inlet and outlet fittings
- Dorman OE Solutions line, Standard Replacement grade
- Designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 918-342 oil cooler
- Also called: engine oil cooler
- Fits: 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500 V8 6.5L and other vehicles
- Position: Auxiliary
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
Oil seeping at the cooler, corrosion or damage you can see with the engine off and cool, or oil running hotter than normal can mean the cooler needs replacing. These signs alone do not prove the cooler is at fault, since a loose or leaking oil line can also leave oil around it. The engine takes a single cooler, in the auxiliary position.
Fits
It fits the 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 2500 V8 6.5L, the 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 V8 6.5L and the 1996-2002 GMC Savana 3500 V8 6.5L.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Auxiliary
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Thickness: 1.984 in
- Depth: 1.984 in
- Strap width: 1.984 in
- Core tube width: 1.04 in
- Base height: 3.589 in
- Inlet and outlet outside diameter: 0.617 in each
- Inlet and outlet fittings: female
Build and materials
- Material: Aluminum
- Finish: Painted
- Core rows: 7
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One oil cooler. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new bolts rather than reusing the old ones.
Interchange: DC19 · 15021207
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Dorman oil cooler the right one for the 1996-2002 GMC Savana 3500 V8 6.5L?
Yes. Dorman 918-342 fits the 1996-2002 GMC Savana 3500 V8 6.5L, and that vehicle takes one cooler.
Does the Dorman 918-342 oil cooler come with mounting bolts?
No. The package holds one oil cooler and mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new bolts.
Are the fittings on this oil cooler male or female?
Both the inlet and the outlet are female fittings, each with a 0.617 in outside diameter.
Which signs can point to a failing oil cooler?
With the engine off and cool, look for oil seeping at the cooler or for corrosion or damage. Oil running hotter than normal can also be a sign.
Is 15021207 the same part as Dorman 918-342?
Yes. 15021207 is listed as an interchange number for Dorman 918-342, along with DC19.
