Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 02 2.2 Oil seepage on exclusive SE 2.2 HDI. diesel

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Sat 21 Nov 2009 18:34
02 2.2 Oil seepage on exclusive SE 2.2 HDI. diesel - wizardsend
Hi
I've just bought this C5 exclusive SE 2.2 HDI. with AC
Have found a slight oil seepage from a small cooler / radiator next to the main radiator on the nearside front, betwixt radiator and battery, size approx 6 - 7 inches wide, same depth as radiator.
A large hose goes to it and from it.
What is this cooler?
Is it repairable?

There isn't much of a seep, but over time this has accumilated.

Thanks for your time

Edited by wizardsend on 21/11/2009 at 18:37

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Sun 22 Nov 2009 14:07
02 2.2 Oil seepage on exclusive SE 2.2 HDI. diesel - dieselnut
This is the intercooler.
It cools down the air after beeing compressed by the turbo.
Turbo's always leak a small amount of oil from the seals & this is blown with the air through the pipes to the intercooler.
As the oil drains to the lowest point it will seep out from the hose conexions.
Keep an eye on your oil level.
Shouldn't be a problem as long as the oil doesn't need constant topping up.
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