Oil Cooler Recommendations for a 2013 Ford Explorer with a 3.5 Liter
Published 07/17/2013
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Which oil coolers will fit on a 2013 Ford Explorer with a 3.5 liter engine?
asked by: Dave T
Expert Reply:
I did some checking and it looks like the oil filter threads on your 2013 Ford Explorer with a 3.5 liter engine are M22x1.5 mm, so you are going to need an oil cooler that is compatible with this.
I would recommend you get the Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit part # D15602. This kit comes with a compatible oil filter sandwich adapter so that it will work for you. This cooler is a stacked plate cooler, which of all the different styles of coolers this is the most efficient.
Here are a few other ones that are compatible as well:
Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15405, this is a Class V cooler that would be also very efficient
Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15551, this is a tube-fin cooler that is not quite as efficient as the other style coolers.
The Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15451 that you referenced does not have a compatible sandwich adapter so I would not recommend it for you.
Check out the FAQ article I attached on oil coolers also.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Spin-On Adapter (3/4-16 Threads) - Class V
- Engine Oil Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Class V
- 9-7/8W x 9-1/2T x 1-1/4D Inch
- With - 8 AN Inlets
- Derale
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Q&A: Recommended Oil Filter Relocation Kit for 2014 Ford F-150
- Q&A: Engine Oil Cooler For a 2011 Ford F-150 With 3.5L EcoBoost Engine
- Q&A: Can an Oil Cooler and Filter Relocation Kit be Used Together
- Shop: Fluid Filters
- Shop: Air Filter
- Shop: Transmission Cooler
- Video: Review of Derale Engine Oil Coolers - Oil Cooler - D15551
- Video: Derale Atomic-Cool Remote Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Fan Review
- Video: Review of Derale Engine Oil Coolers - Plate-Fin Cooler - D15405
- Video: All About the Derale Oil Filter Relocation Kit for Multiple Engine Thread Sizes
- Shop: Derale Oil Filter Relocation Kit for Multiple Engine Thread Sizes
- Shop: Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Spin-On Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class III
- Shop: Derale Atomic-Cool Remote Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Fan - Class V
- Shop: Derale Remote Oil Filter Mount with 3/8" NPT Side Ports
- Shop: Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Adjustable Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class V
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Q&A: What Engine Oil Cooler do You Recommend for My 2017 Ford F-150?
- Q&A: Would Derale Transmission Fluid/Oil Cooler Fit 2017 Ford Explorer
- Q&A: etrailer Hitch that Fits 2018 Ford Flex with Dual Exhaust
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ford Flex with Dual Exhaust