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1995 Ford Explorer - Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit - Class II - Economy
Tube-Fin Cooler
With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
Derale
13W x 7-1/2T x 3/4D Inch
Standard Mount
13" Wide x 7-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep, reliable, all-aluminum tube-and-fin cooler extends the life and improves overall functioning of your Ford Explorer's transmission.
Features:
Improves functioning and overall performance of transmission
Extends life of transmission and prolongs period between necessary fluid changes
Cuts down on heat-related failures
Agitates fluid with built-in, embossed turbulators for more efficient cooling
Constructed of durable, lightweight aluminum
Thermal-conductive metal provides excellent transfer of heat
Includes:
High-temperature, OEM spec hose with stainless steel clamps
Nylon mounting rods
Insta-dapt radiator adapter
Recommended for small to mid-size trucks and SUVs
Imported
Specs:
Inlets: 11/32" hose barb
Overall dimensions: 13" wide x 7-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep
Core width: 10-1/8"
Distance between inlets: 6-1/4"
1-Year warranty
Note: The Derale Insta-dapt radiator adapter fits most vehicles with 5/16" transmission lines, but not all. In some cases, additional fittings or alteration of the OEM lines or hoses may be required for installation.
Perhaps the simplest type of heat exchanger, the tube-fin effectively cools a variety of automotive systems. The concept is simple: Fluid cools as it travels through the core by transferring heat out to the fins. The fins then provide the surface area necessary for sufficient heat exchange to take place, allowing the heat pulled from the fluid to dissipate into the surrounding air. Quick, easy and effective.
Replaces 41011
12906 Derale Dyno-Cool Aluminum Tube and Fin Cooler with Installation Kit
Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit - Class II - Economy - D12906
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (128 Customer Reviews)
13" Wide x 7-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep, reliable, all-aluminum tube-and-fin cooler extends the life and improves overall functioning of your vehicle's transmission.
by: Dan L04/08/2014
Honda
Wanted to give my Honda better ability to handle a tow. this baby does the job. Transmission definitely cooler operation since the install. The install was simple and straight forward.124351
Dan L.
4/10/2015
so far so great. Tho sometimes I have to remind the transmission service guys to add a bit more fluid then they are use to.
by: Matthew D08/10/2018
2009 Audi A6
I purchased this for my C6 Corvette A6 transmission. I did, however, bypass the radiator and only use the transmission cooler for the C6. I purchased and used the Derale Radiator Adapter fitting 259-13035 for both the top and bottom and just capped them off to keep debris out of the reservoir. I also had to make some custom mounting brackets. This is an excellent product and it keeps the tranny in a great temperature range. 552474
by: Ken 06/09/2021
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Can't say anything bad about the unit. It was installed in a Jeep Grand Cherokee that I use to haul trailers occasionally that weigh up to 6000 lbs. So far, I've never overheated the transmission at all, which I attribute to the addition of this cooler. Once again, thanks for a great product.1060658
by: David06/13/2018
2005 Honda Pilot
After one of use on a 2005 Honda Pilot, everything is holding up just fine. The one star less is because of the difficulty in installing it on this particular vehicle. Although this is a universal component, it is MUCH easier to install on pickup trucks. Best of luck with a brand new rubber hose going on with any sort of ease.521316
Rachael H.
6/13/2018
Our installers typically use some transmission fluid to make installing the rubber hose on the Insta-dapt fitting easier.
by: Dustin C02/03/2012
1999 Toyota 4Runner
Ive got a 1999 4runner that had the unfortunate luck of having the integrated transmission cooler line rupture inside my radiator. needless to say, the transmission didnt agree very well with having engine coolant running through it and finally died out on me. I bought this transmission cooler to isolate the transmission and the engine cooling systems. The cooler arrived a day ahead of schedule, which is always a bonus. I didnt rate it at 5 stars because I havent had a chance to install it yet and see how it performs, but judging by the reviews that I have read so far, the customer service provided and the prompt delivery, I would say that this transmission cooler will keep my truck running for a good long while. Everything pictured arrived in the box and I have no doubt that it will perform as expected. I will definitely recommend this product and this company to my friends!30988
by: Dave C12/10/2012
Very easy install, absolutely no leaks anywhere in the system after putting it into service. I did have to get additional hose for the install due to the location I chose for the cooler (personal preference). I centered it on the bumper side of the radiator to provide the best air flow. Remember to get a quart of transmission fluid to accomodate the larger system volume after the install. I took my grill off to provide the most room for putting the cooler in rather than trying to wedge it between the radiator and grill, made install the nylon fasteners through the radiator and cooler much easier. Should last for many years.61081
by: Gary08/09/2018
2012 Nissan Rogue
I ordered this cooler for my daughter's 2012 Nissan Rogue to fix CVT transmission heating up causing it to into limp mode. When I got ready to install, I found there was no place to connect the hoses to the transmission. The vehicle only had the direct "bee hive" cooler. Install was delayed while waiting to get a "4 tube bee hive" from a different supplier for an additional $114.551625
by: Jordan04/07/2020
Ford Flex
We installed a tow package on our Ford Flex. The transmission cooler was challenging, but everything else went smoothly. The product works perfectly. 776534
by: Lee I.06/05/2014
2008 Chevrolet Silverado
This product is great and installation was not bad at all. Only issue I had was that the GM radiator adaptor should come with this unit when you purchase it for a GM truck. Not as an add-on. Thought I could get it at GM but no go. I Had to work with hoses over 30 min to get them over the fittings even with trans. fluid on the hose and male fitting. So far it looks like trans temp has dropped 30 dg.134485
by: Rick09/19/2019
The part itself was easy to install and it does what it is designed to do. Only trouble with installation was with the vehicle, I had to remove part of the front cover on my 09' Avalanche to get to it. Also, I wish I had bought a black one to blend in with the rest of the radiator.705491
by: Barry08/14/2016
The trans cooler was easy to install. I had to go and buy some more hose and mounting screws to make it work but I knew that before I started. The hose was because of where I wanted it mounted. The trans cooler is keeping the transmission about 30 to 40 deg cooler then before.283694
by: Ben 06/18/2021
2006 Chevrolet Colorado
for my 06 colorado with the 2.8l i4. also used the derale trans oil thermostat to help with warmup of trans fluid in winter. trans never gets above 190F now and the engine will overheat (212F) before the trans does. perfect upgrade for a light duty truck/van/car to provide a little bit of cooling at a compact size. very satisfied with the product1068407
by: Martin K.06/05/2015
1999 Ford Ranger
The tranny cooler was really simple to install. Everything you need is in the kit.It took about 45 minutes.
Great product. Delivery was quick.
Thanks to all, no picture at this time, trucks on the road.
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by: Nelson G.09/11/2016
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Easy install, works great. Installed on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I tow a 19' boat and haven't had any transmission issues since.293582
by: wv hiker06/12/2014
2002 Chevy Tracker
Installed on a 2002 chevy tracker with ease. very well made and all parts provided were well thought out for the installation.135278
by: Carl Hu.09/15/2015
Nice inexpensive transmission cooler. Simple installation, although I didn't use the through radiator plastic ties supplied. Drops transmission temperatures well. 225628
by: Jeremy Troesh06/21/2011
The transmission cooler, along with all the other products I ordered from etrailer was an excellent buy. they arrived on time and in excellent condition. The best benefit of ordering from etrailer is the superior customer service. I was even able to talk directly with one of their installers when I had a question. 17556
by: Don T.05/05/2015
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Have not installed yet but the product looks great. Etrailer.com's service is so fast it's amazing. Dealt with them before and will not hesitate to deal with them again in the future. Great company.190548
by: Wes T08/28/2017
2007 Honda Pilot
I was able to install this and the PS cooler in one afternoon. I am not a mechanic, but I am fairly handy. Your milleage may vary. All the parts were correct and fit my 2007 Honda pilot fine. 425956
by: Kenneth W04/14/2014
Easy to follow instructions. You will need to remove the front clip to install. Nothing too difficult.124916
by: ks11/10/2014
Honda Odyssey
hose provided could have been a little longer, but overall product was a good fit for our Honda Odyssey160190
by: jesus r08/01/2013
Good reliable cooler and really good shipping and tracking!92799
by: Ron05/13/2014
2007 Chrysler Pacifica
Works great thanks mine got a hole in it and i replaced it with this one.130315
Ron
5/13/2015
Best thing iv ever invested in an at a great price
by: Charles06/01/2020
A simply outstanding experience. Great prices and customer service. Outstanding support with the web site videos. A true pleasure to deal with these folks. 808359
by: Ruel D.11/04/2014
2002 Acura MDX
The item is good; exactly what I expect from description. Shipment was fast and it was packed good to avoid damage. Will buy product again in this company. Very satisfied!159240
I can certainly make some recommendations for a towing set up on your 2007 Toyota Sienna. Starting with a trailer hitch, the most popular hitch for your vehicle is Draw-Tite # 75237. This is a Class III hitch rated for 4,000 pounds gross trailer weight, 400 pounds tongue weight. The trailer you plan to tow is right at this limited. If there is any way you can reduce the weight of the trailer some, it would be more ideal.
I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing... view full answer...
The Derale Series 6000 cooler part # D12906 would work on your 2017 Ram 1500. For a truck I wouldn't' recommend this as my first choice as it's a little on the smaller size and not the most efficient of designs. Instead I would have recommended something like the # D13503 which is much more efficient at cooling. view full answer...
The Derale # D12906 is a universal-fit aftermarket part that will fit your 2007 Grand Cherokee if the space behind the grille and in front of the A/C condenser and radiator can accommodate its 13 by 7-3/4 inch dimensions. If the available space is to small to allow installation of the D12906, we have smaller plate-fin style coolers like part # D13502 that are actually more efficient at cooling your transmission fluid. This cooler would typically be installed so it would be last in line... view full answer...
We offer transmission coolers for your 2018 Ford F-150 with 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine at several different price points. All are displayed on the linked page.
The Derale transmission cooler # D13503 is rated as a Class III cooler. They also offer a slightly smaller and less costly Class III model, part # D13502 and also the larger Class III model # D12903. A slightly less-efficient Class II cooler is offered, part # D12906.
For best overall value and performance I recommend transmission... view full answer...
You could go with the Lippert 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver for Campers and Trailers # LC730647 you were looking at, but because this only hitch has a 300-lb tongue weight rating I believe there is a better solution.
I recommend going with the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Receiver # 13703 , because it has a slightly higher 350-lb tongue weight capacity. You'll want to measure the frame width on your Keystone Montana High Country 362RD to make sure that it isn't wider than 72", but as long... view full answer...
If your 2016 Toyota 4Runner is 4.0L V6 Engine - 246 C.I. - 4WD, this Derale Dyno-Cool tube fin transmission cooler, part # D12906, is confirmed to fit.
This transmission cooler kit provides additional cooling to protect your transmission. Cooler transmission oil gives more reliable, consistent shifts under racing conditions and prevents transmission damage under extreme towing conditions. The overall dimensions are 13" wide x 7-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
The Class of transmission cooler you use will depend more on where you can mount it. The most efficient place is in front of the AC condenser. You could then use a Class I cooler, like # D12901.
If mounted behind the condenser, I would go with a Class II like # D12906. If mounted behind the radiator I would go with a Class III like # D13502. The problem is that the further away from the front of the vehicle a cooler is mounted, the less airflow it receives. The less airflow a coolers... view full answer...
The main differences between the available transmission coolers is the style of the coolers and the size. There are style that are more efficient that others, and obviously the bigger the cooler the more efficient it is as well.
The tube-and-fin style has a tube that carries the transmission fluid through the cooler. It is also distinguished by its turbulators, which agitate the fluid to get more of it to contact the aluminum in the tube. Aluminum fins are attached to the outside of the... view full answer...
The main purpose of a weight distribution system would be to reduce sway and the strain on rear suspension, as well as improve steering, when towing your Vintage travel trailer with your 1989 Toyota 4Runner.
Using a weight distribution system really is a great idea but it would not have any affect on the performance of your engine. I have included an article which covers common weight distribution and sway control questions.
When it comes to performance of your 4Runner, one recommendation... view full answer...
Adding a supplementary transmission cooler to a vehicle that tows a trailer is a great way to reduce the thermal stress on the transmission. For your 2012 Toyota RAV4 with the V6 engine the most popular cooler is the Class III Derale # D13503, and this also happens to offer the highest cooling efficiency of all such products available for your RAV4. This is a complete kit with all needed parts.
I linked a couple of help articles on the topic of transmission coolers. view full answer...
For a trailer weighing 6,000 pounds I recommend going with a stacked-plate cooler because they will be the most efficient and will provide the best cooling compared to the other cooler options. For a kit you can use # D13403.
For the best cooling you can get a cooler that comes with its own fan like # D13950. This will provide the optimum cooling no matter where the unit is mounted. I have included a link to our FAQ article on transmission coolers for you. view full answer...
Transmission fluid cannot be overcooled. But in the winter when the weather is cold you would either need to let your 2011 Subaru Forester warm up a little longer or you can install a thermostat with the cooler so that it will only send fluid through the cooler once the temperature is high enough.
You can use Derale Fluid Control Thermostat Kit w/ 3/8" NPT Ports Item # D13011 with mounting bracket kit # D25793. The fluid will bypass a cooler, such as # D12906, if the fluid temperature... view full answer...
A fairly handy person could install a transmission cooler onto a vehicle pretty easily. I have installed a cooler on two of my cars without a problem and I consider myself fairly handy.
I attached an installation video of a transmission cooler being installed onto a vehicle to give you an idea of what it is like. Most vehicle will not require the removal of the front end like the vehicle in the video, so do not let that discourage you.
I also attached an FAQ article on transmission coolers... view full answer...
When installing your supplementary transmission cooler such as the economical Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler # D12906 in your 2006 Subaru Forester you will want to locate the cooler in front of your AC condenser for maximum air flow and cooling efficiency. Please refer to the linked article.
You want to install the supplementary cooler on the return line from the radiator.
To determine which line is the return line you will want to start with your truck totally cooled off.... view full answer...
I have not ran into any issues where there was a thermal bypass needed for below freezing temperatures when using the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler part # D12906. There is a lot of heat generated when all of the parts get moving in there and a cool transmission is a happy transmission. I can't see the cooler over cooling the fluids to a point that there would be any negative effects.
For your power steering I rarely see the need to cool it. Even when hauling a trailer you... view full answer...
It seems like you're wanting to cool your engine or transmission down. If it's the engine you're wanting to cool, you can grab this kit # D15605 which comes with a sandwich adapter with multiple thread sizes to ensure that it will thread into your Tacoma. If you're wanting to add an oil cooler to your 2010 Toyota Tacoma, you won't need the Derale Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter # D25720. All you need is a cooler like this one # D12906. The cooler will just go in between where the transmission... view full answer...
We do carry a variety of Derale Transmission Coolers for your 2007 Chevy Tahoe. If you are looking for a class I Plate-Fin cooler, here it is # D13611. If you need a class II get the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Cooler # D12906. There is a class III Plate-Fin available too, part # D13503 and also a class IV Tube-Fin # D12904.
The difference between the Plate-Fin and Tube-Fin style is that the plate and fin models can cool better than the tube and fin models. Also, the higher the Class of... view full answer...
To determine what kind of transmission cooler you will need depends on how much weight you will be towing and where you will be towing.
If you will be towing a light load, less than 2,000 pounds, in flat driving conditions, your 1995 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 will do fine with a Class I rated cooler. If you will be towing more than a 2,000 pound load through some hills, I would use a Class II or Class III cooler.
I would recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler, part... view full answer...
I was able to find the owners manual for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and the 2-wheel drive can tow 6,700 lbs and the all-wheel drive can tow 6,500 lbs. Since the dry weight of the trailer is 4300 lbs more than likely you will be right at the towing capacity of the Mountaineer when the trailer is loaded. Because you are close to your towing capacity of the Mountaineer I definetly recommend a weight distribution system but the Curt Weight Distribution System with Shank - Pin-Style Trunnion... view full answer...
The best way to select the correct transmission cooler is by determining where there is enough space to mount it.
The attached diagram shows the best three positions to mount the transmission cooler in order. Transmission coolers are more efficient when they receive maximum air flow. The "A" transmission cooler location in the diagram is 100% efficient so a larger transmission cooler is not needed to compensate for the loss of cooling power.
My recommendation is the Derale Dyno-Cool... view full answer...
For your 2012 Toyota RAV4 the Derale cooler part # D12906 would be a great option. We normally recommend going with the largest cooler that will fit in front of the radiator. In the case of this cooler it measures 13" Wide x 7-1/2" tall x 3/4" so you would need to measure the available room you have.
A more efficient cooler that's a bit smaller is the part # D13503 which measures 11" Wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep. view full answer...
I would be happy to help you get set up with all of the components you will need to tow an ultra lite RV trailer with your 2014 Honda Odyssey.
Starting with the trailer hitch receiver the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13068 is a great option which offers a maximum tongue weight rating of 350lbs and maximum trailer weight rating of 3500lbs. Keep in mind that your 2014 Honda Odyssey can only tow up to 3500lbs with 2 passengers and requires a transmission cooler to be installed. Since the... view full answer...
A lot of people with Nissan vehicles are looking to bypass the factory cooler contained in the radiator like on your 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The coolers we carry are designed to supplement the factory cooler although some people have used them to replace the factory cooler.
You would want to go with the largest cooler possible if you bypass the factory cooler and the inlet/outlets on the radiator for the factory cooler will have to be plugged. Or instead of the largest cooler you would... view full answer...
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Dan L.
4/10/2015
so far so great. Tho sometimes I have to remind the transmission service guys to add a bit more fluid then they are use to.