Adding Transmission Fluid After Installing Derale Transmission Cooler in 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500

Question:

Ive installed your Derale trans cooler and getting ready to connect the lines on a 2017 Silverado 5,3l. These trucks have a thermostat in the trans cooling system and takes a while for the fluid to flow. What is the correct method of adding fluid with this type on system. Thanks

asked by: Tony L

Expert Reply:

Thank you for your purchase of the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13504 for your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500. To answer your question, when adding fluid you will want to first check the fluid level with the vehicle started and in neutral. You will likely need to add some to top it off, so simply add it as needed; there isn't a specific process for adding fluid on a vehicle with a thermometer in the transmission system. It's really just check and top off as needed.

expert reply by: Kyle S