Would a Transmission Cooler Help a Vehicle that Stops Shifting After It Gets Warmed Up
Question:
If I install the supplemental transmission cooler myself will this fix the problem of my car not shifting on freeway and losing power. It is no longer under warranty I am at 132000 miles and they want to charge me 1000.00
asked by: Sheila
Helpful Expert Reply:
Sounds like your transmission is losing line pressure after driving it for a little bit and then stops working. I have had two transmissions do the exact same thing as what you described and the first time it required the transmission to be rebuilt and the second time I had to install a new torque converter.
It's not that your vehicle is getting hot that is preventing the transmission from working. The problem is that there is a ton of junk in your fluid that ends up clogging the pickup of the transmission and makes prevents the vehicle from shifting/moving. Once you stop the pickup gets partially cleared and will work for a little while longer.
Once you get a new transmission a cooler like the part # D13502 would do an excellent job prolonging the life of it.
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Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient
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- Plate-Fin Cooler
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- 11W x 7-1/4T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
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