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Yep.
If you check the cooler fittings and they are dry, then they will never leak until undone or damaged.
Once the fittings are overtorqued and leak, then you cannot seal the leak unless you're able to goop it, as the aluminum is gouged (This is what I mean by unforgiveable- you can't undo the damage, basically). The aluminum is thick at the fittings so will not worsen due to oil pressure.
When you purchase an aftermarket oil cooler, you are exhorted not to overtorque the fittings.
If the cooler matrix itself is leaking, then this has more potential for a runny leak that would quickly saturate any absorbents. This kind of leak would worsen as the tubing is thin gauged and will be exascerbated by the 80+ psi on start up and the 68-70 PSI at cold and at cruise + full throttle. This flow amount is more likely to get under a tire.
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