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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendations for a 1956 Buick Century
  • The heat sink coolers such as # D13266 are great if space is limited but they are not all that efficient. It would help some but if you need series cooling this is not the best option. I would instead go with a stacked plate cooler such as # D51008. It is small but very efficient. Or you could go with a plate fin style such as # D13503. We usually recommend using the largest cooler that will fit in the available space because transmission fluid cannot be overcooled. I have included a link...
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  • Trailer Hitch and 1-1/4 to 2 Inch Expander for a 2001 Buick Century
  • All of the trailer hitches for your 2001 Buick Century have 1-1/4 inch receivers including # 36374. But what you can do is use an expander, # HTAD. It fits into the 1-1/4 inch receiver and has a 2 inch receiver on the other end. The only thing about this is by using the expander the tongue weight capacity of the hitch will be reduced by 50 percent. So on hitch # 36374 the regular tongue weight capacity is 300 pounds. By using the expander that capacity is reduced to 150 pounds.
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  • Can the Curt Class II Drawbar be Fitted With an 1-7/8 Inch Trailer Ball
  • Yes, you can use an 1-7/8 inch trailer ball with the Curt Class II Drawbar, # C45520. I recommend the Curt 1-7/8 Inch Trailer Ball, # A-80. This trailer ball has a shank diameter of 3/4 on an inch and a weight capacity of 2,000 lbs.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Towing Dirt Bike Trailer for a 2001 Buick Century
  • For a 2001 Buick Century the highest rated trailer hitches we offer are Class II hitches like the part # 36374 which have a 300 lb tongue weight rating and a 1-1/4 inch hitch opening. The only carriers we offer are designed to fit 2 inch trailer hitches like the part # UF48-979033 that you referenced. The best option you have is to find a small trailer to tow your dirt bike. To complete your towing setup you would want the trailer wiring part # 18252, ball mount # 36061, 1-7/8 inch hitch...
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  • Recommended Transmission Cooler for a 2000 Buick Century
  • A class I or class II transmission cooler should work well for your needs. I recommend class I transmission cooler # D13101, or a class II cooler like # D12906 would also work to help with the issue you are having during warm weather. Both of these Derale coolers are designed to cool very efficiently and install easily, and either one would be a good choice for your 2000 Buick Century. In addition to the transmission cooler, you would also need the custom fittings # 41418 to match the...
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  • What Color Slide-out Topper or Awning Will Attract Heat the Most
  • If you're in an area where the sun is constantly beating down, using a white slideout topper like the Solera # LCV000163285 as opposed to a black one like the # LCV000168105 is definitely the way to go. Black tends to make things hotter, so if your goal is try to keep the awning fabric from attracting heat and potentially damaging the slideout under it, white is the way to go. I've also linked our entire selection of white slideout toppers in case you need a different size.
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  • 50 Inch Sport Rack Semi-Custom Roof Rack Compatibility With a 2003 Buick Regal 4 Door
  • The 50 inch Sport Rack Semi-Custom Roof Rack, part # SR1002 is a confirmed fit for the 2003 Buick Century. This rack will provide a solid, easy to install and remove roof rack for your vehicle. When you install, you should note that the clamping mechanism must be EXTREMELY tight when installing to match to the vehicle's roof shape.
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2001 Buick Century
  • The Sportrack Semi-Custom Roof Rack part # SR1002 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2001 Buick Century. You will want to consult the owners manual of your vehicle to verify the roof capacity and be sure not to exceed this figure.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For Carrying Cargo Carrier With 2002 Buick Century
  • I have a different option for you, but the only trailer hitch receivers confirmed to fit your 2002 Buick Century all have a 1-1/4" receiver. With that said I recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" # C12239 you were looking at as it is a confirmed fit for your Buick, and with it being made in the USA you can be assured that it is a quality hitch. Now it looks like you were looking at hitch mounted cargo carriers. I recommend going with the...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2001 Buick Century
  • To flat tow your 2001 Buick Century Custom you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar item # BX7380 Base Plate Kit - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # BX1509 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - item # RM-152-98146-7 Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System item # BLU37TR High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level....
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  • Recommended Hitch Receiver for 2002 Buick Century
  • For your 2002 Buick Century, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36374 is a compatible fit. However, the Curt Hitch # C12225 is not intended for your car and, after consulting with Curt, I have found the Curt hitch you have referenced is also not compatible for your vehicle. The Draw-Tite Receiver # 36374 is custom fit for your Buick Century and features bolt-on installation with no welding required. It is a 1-1/4 inch Class II receiver with a maximum gross trailer weight of 3500 lbs and a...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack For 1997 Buick Century
  • The roof rack I recommend for your 1997 Century is the Inno Square Bar Roof Rack. This roof rack comes with a custom fit kit that is designed to fit the contour of your door jambs. With the foot pack and crossbars you will have a nice roof rack that will work well for you. You can put the roof rack on and take it off the vehicle any time you wish, as it is not a permanent installation. To order this roof rack you will need part # INB117, part # INSUT, and part # INK214. To help cut...
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  • Will the CIPA Deluxe Door Mount Towing Mirror Fit a 1998 Buick Century
  • The CIPA door mount towing mirror, # 11650, is a universal fit item that is designed to fit as many vehicles as possible so it is very likely it will fit your 1998 Buick Century. I have included a link to a video review that shows how the mirror works. This will give you a better idea of how it will mount to the vehicle.
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  • What Vehicles Does Draw Tite Hitch #36374 Fit
  • Here are the vehicles the Draw Tite hitch part # 36374 can fit: 2005 - 2009 Buick Allure 1997 - 2005 Buick Century Sedan 1998 - 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 2005 - 2009 Buick LaCrosse So, the # 36374 will fit your 2005 Buick Century just fine.
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  • Ball Mount Recommendations for 2003 Buick Century
  • When installed, the top of the receiver will be approximately 12-1/2 inches above the ground. The Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch, item # 36374, for your 2003 Buick Century is designed to be used with the # 36061 ball mount in the rise position only. The manufacturer has done testing to ensure weight capacity and safety are kept within hitch limits. If your trailer would require a significantly higher or lower ball mount then you should probably not pull that trailer with this vehicle. The...
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  • Are Aftermarket Transmission Coolers Less Expensive Than a New Radiator
  • While an aftermarket transmission cooler such as the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient # D13502 is definitely less expensive than a brand new radiator, I cannot recommend this as a quality alternative to repairing a leaking radiator - you should definitely get that fixed.
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  • Replacement Air Conditioner for a 2007 Enduramax Wide Open with Ducted Dometic AC System
  • Yes, the Advent Air AC unit # ACDOM150 will work in place of your ducted Dometic system. It will work with your existing DuoTherm thermostat. You will not have to use a different ceiling assembly. This Advent Air model is rated at 580 cubic feet per minute and has a true 15,000 btu capacity (meaning that it is not rounded up like other manufacturers do).
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  • Availability Of A Class 3 Hitch For A 2002 Buick Century
  • I do have an option for you, but we do not carry a class 3 hitch for a 2002 Buick Century. The only hitch available is a class 2 hitch like the # C12239 which has a 1-1/4" square receiver and a 3,500 lb towing capacity. You can absolutely still use this hitch for a small trailer. You will simply need a ball mount to go with the 1-1/4" hitch. For that I recommend the Curt starter kit # C45147 which comes with a draw bar, pin and clip and a 2" trailer ball. We also offer the 4 flat wiring...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Small Trailer with 1999 Buick Century
  • First you'll need a trailer hitch installed on your 1999 Buick Century which for that the best option is the Draw Tite part # 36374 which has the best towing capacities, for trailer wiring the # 18252 is what you need and then for a ball mount # 36061 with hitch balls # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or part # 19257 for a 1-7/8 inch ball.
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  • Concern with Exhaust Contact with DrawTite Hitch Installation for 2000 Buick Century Sedan
  • We offer two different Draw-Tite hitch receivers than will fit the 2000 Buick Century sedan. 24659 (DISCONTINUED) is a light-duty Class I Sportframe hitch. Draw-Tite # 36374 is a full-size higher-capacity Class II hitch with a 3500-lb tow rating. I suspect your concern with exhaust contact is in relation to hitch # 36374. If you refer to the linked installation video and reference the 3 minute and 10 second mark you will note that our installer points out that the bolts supplied by...
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