Expert Answers about Transmission Coolers

• Differences between the Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler and the Dyno-Cool Transmission Cooler
• The main difference between the Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler, # D13504, and the Derale Dyno-Cool Transmission Cooler, # D12904, is the construction. The Dyno-Cool cooler is a Tube-Fin style cooler has aluminum fins surrounding the tubes. The aluminum fins dissipate the heat from the transmission fluid in the tubes. The Series 8000 cooler is a Plate-Fin cooler. Plate-fin coolers are similar to tube-fin coolers, but they are more efficient. On these coolers the fluid is forced...
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• Recommendation for a Transmission Cooler with Max Cooling Capacity for a 2007 Chevy Avalanche
• The Tube and Fin Class IV Transmission Cooler, item # D13105, is designed for towing with a gooseneck or fifth wheel trailer, up to 12,000 lbs. This transmission cooler will supply excellent cooling for your Avalanche and will not affect the performance of your vehicle when not towing. You cannot cool the transmission too much. The only consideration is that when it is very cold in the winter you should allow the transmission to come up to temperature before taking off or putting a load...
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• Recommendation For Transmission Cooler on a 2007 Jeep Liberty 3.7L Engine
• On a transmission cooler there are three basic types of heat exchangers. The most efficient is the stacked plate. The next one is the plate and fin, which is very efficient. Then, the tube and fin which is moderately efficient. It will also matter where the heat exchanger is installed. The best spot for the greatest efficiency is between your vehicles grille and the AC condenser core on your 2007 Jeep Liberty. The next best spot is between the AC condenser and the radiator. This spot will...
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• Comparison of Plate and Fin Style Transmission Coolers and Tube and Fin Style Transmission Coolers
• The difference between the plate and fin style, # D13504, and the tube and fin style cooler, # D12904, is that the plate and fin models can cool better than the tube and fin models. You will notice that plate and fin coolers with the same rating as tube and fin coolers are smaller in size. Basically, the plate and fin cooler provides more surface area to extract heat from the transmission oil and also has internal turbulator technology to help the oil to cool faster and prevent pressure...
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• Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler for a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country
• The Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, # D15902, will work for your 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. The transmission cooler does not have a specific class rating, but will be similar to our Class I rated transmission coolers. This kit is a universal fit and will install on any vehicle that has sufficient space. You will want to check and make sure there is room in front of your air conditioning condenser or radiator to install the cooler. This cooler measures 17 inches...
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• What is the Difference Between Class IV and V Transmission Coolers
• The higher the Class of transmission cooler the more efficient it is and the more cooling capabilities it has. Basically, the Class of a cooler is supposed to reflect the Class trailer hitch you have. So if you have a Class III hitch you would use a Class III cooler. But you can use any cooler that you want and going with the largest or most efficient cooler that will fit is actually recommended because transmission fluid cannot be over cooled. I have included a link to our help article...
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• Best Transmission Cooler for a 1994 Ford F-53 Chassis Motorhome
• For the functionality, the Derale Electra-Cool Combo Cooler, part # D15200, is the best cooler for your engine and transmission. The 8-pass tubes and 650-CFM tornado fan work in conjunction to keep both cool and extends their life, prolonging the period between fluid changes. We don't have anything here that can rival it.
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• Comparing Derale Transmission Coolers for 2009 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 5.3L Towing 26ft 5,400lbs Trailer
• Good news, I can help you compare the two Derale transmission coolers as well as help you select the right one for your 2009 GMC. The main differences of the two transmission coolers # D13503 and # D13504 are the size and Class number. The # D13503 measures 11 inches wide and 8-3/4 inches tall while the # D13504 measures 11 inches wide and 12 inches tall. The # D13503 has a Class III rating and the # D13504 has a Class IV rating. The Class rating to let customers know that if they have...
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• Differences Between Three Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Coolers
• The three transmission coolers are basically the same cooler in different sizes. They're the same width (11 inches) and depth (7/8 inches) but they're different heights: # D13501 is 5-3/4 inches tall # D13502 is 7-1/4 inches tall # D13503 is 8-3/4 inches tall
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• Oil/Transmission Cooler Installation in GMC Yukon XL
• In the two Derale combination oil/transmission fluid cooler kits # D15902 and # D15903 the actual cooler core part is the same, measuring 17" wide x 12-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep, but the difference between the kits is that part # D15903 is a GM-specific kit while the other is a universal kit with more parts to allow it to work in more applications. These extra component parts are the reason for the higher cost. For your Yukon you will use # D15903 along with Snap-In Radiator Adapter # D13035. I...
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• Comparing a Remote Mount and Standard Transmission Cooler
• The Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit w/ Fan part # D13960 would absolutely provide greater cooler power than the Derale 25-Row High-Performance Stacked-Plate Cooler part # D52508. The reason for this is because the fan provides constant airflow which in turn translates to more cooling whereas with the standard cooler you would be subjected to the mobility of the vehicle for cooling power. If you find yourself in a lot of stop and go traffic then the cooler with a fan would...
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• Difference Between Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler # D13503 and # D13502
• Both the Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler # D13503 and # D13502 referenced in your question are plate-fin style coolers that differ only in their size. Both systems will work to cool your transmission fluid in the exact same manner, by allowing the fluid to spread out along finned chambers for quicker cooling. The Derale # D13503 is slightly larger at 11 inches wide, 8-3/4 inches tall, and 7/8 inches deep, compared to the Derale # D13502, which features the same width and depth,...
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• Comparing the Derale 7000 and 8000 Series Coolers for a 2000 F-250 with the 7.3L V8 Diesel Engine
• The Derale Series 7000 Transmission Cooler Kits like part # D13105 has a tube-fin design whereas the Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler Kits like part # D13503 has a plate-fin design. The plate-fin design is superior to the tube-fin design in that it has internal turbulators to help the oil cool faster and prevent pressure loss. For your 2000 Ford F-250 with the 7.3L V8 Diesel Engine, I recommend using the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13504 which is...
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• Comparison Between Derale D13502 and D13503 Transmission Coolers for 2016 Subaru Outback
• Other than the Derale # D13503 being slightly larger than the # D13502, there's no difference between the two. Both heat exchangers operate on the same principle, but because the # D13503 has a slightly larger surface area, the # D13503 would do a slightly better job. The best spot to mount a transmission cooler is behind the grille, in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. You'll want to compare the amount of available space to the dimensions of the heat exchanger to make sure they'll...
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• Is a Transmission Cooler With Fan a Better Option Than the Derale 8000 Series Cooler # D13503?
• The main benefit a Remote Cooler with Fan # D12743 has over the Derale # D13503 is constant airflow being pulled through the fan. This helps if you spend a lot of time is more stop and go traffic or driving at slow speeds. Being able to pull the air across the cooler will help keep the temperatures cooler at lower speeds.
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• Comparing Flex-A-Lite And Derale Transmission Coolers For A 2016 Honda Pilot
• When comparing the Flex-a-lite Transmission Cooler # FLX400117 to the similar Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler # D13502, there are very few differences between them. Both have an aluminum construction, include all hardware needed, and are Plate-Fin style coolers. This is where the main difference is though. The Derale # D13502 will have 14 rows and the Flex-A-Lite # FLX400117 will have 17 rows. The only other main difference between them is that Derale uses a thermal paint coating...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2008 Chevy Silverado with 6.0 Liter Engine
• There are a couple of differences between the 8000 series Derale transmission coolers like # D13504, and the 9000 series like # D13613. First, the 8000 Series features furnace-brazed aluminum construction, integrated high flow 3/4 inch turbulators for cooling efficiency, and 11/32 inch hose barb inlets. The 9000 series also features a furnace-brazed aluminum construction, but it has integrated high flow 1-1/4 inch turbulators for even more efficiency. It also uses 1/2 inch NPT female...
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• Differences Between Transmission Coolers, Oil Relocating Filters, and Transmission Filters
• The filter that comes with Derale Remote Transmission Filter Kit, # D13090, is an oil filter so in terms of how it filters, it functions the same way as the oil filter for the engine oil on your 2006 Dodge Caravan. The Derale Remote Transmission Filter Kit, # D13090, can use off the shelf filters. The included filter does not use magnets. The outside diameter of the filter is 3-1/2 inches. It has 3/4 inch-16 threads. The filter landing is 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches. The inlet/outlet size...
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• Comparing Plate-Fin and Tube-Fin Transmission Coolers for a 2019 Ford F-150
• Out of the Derale # D13503 and # D12903 I recommend going with the former over the latter on your 2019 Ford F-150. Reason being that the part D13503 is a plate-fin cooler which is more efficient than the D12903 which is a tube-fin cooler. I have attached some helpful articles to help you determine where the best location is to mount the cooler on your F-150.
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• Comparing CFM Output of Stock Electric Fan in 2011 Ford Escape V6 and Flex-a-lite Electric Fans
• I did a little research and it looks like the stock fan in a 2011 Ford Escape is 500 to 650 cubic feet per minute. Flex-a-lite fan # FLX412 puts out 2,500 cubic feet per minute but draws much more power, 22 amps. The electric fans we sell are universal items so you have to go by the dimensions of the item and compare that to the available space in the vehicle's engine compartment. Keep in mind this is a puller fan meaning that it goes between the radiator and motor and pulls air through...
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