Expert Answers about Chevrolet Engine Oil Coolers

• Will Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler Work With 2006 Toyota Tacoma V6
• Using a combination transmission/oil cooler on your Tacoma with the V6 engine will work great. For maximum cooling ability, mount the cooler between the Tacoma's grille and the AC condenser core. I have included a photo that shows the best location for the cooler, and also attached a link to a couple of helpful articles. A combo cooler like part # D15902 includes several fittings with multiple thread sizes to ensure you get the right fittings for your truck. This cooler will cool the transmission...
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• Reducing Engine Oil Temperature Using Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # 15505
• Typically a system like the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15505, is used on vehicles where high oil temperatures are a concern, like one that is towing during the summer months. The thermostatic adapter will allow oil that is cooler than 180 degrees to bypass the cooler. The temperature of the oil when it entered the cooler will vary depending on the outside temperatures, driving conditions, how the system is set up, etc. Allowing the oil to flow through the tubes cools the...
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• Does Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15503 Have a Thermostat for 180-Degree Bypass
• The Derale oil cooler kit you referenced, their Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler # D15503, is a non-thermostatic type. There is no bypass in the sandwich adapter so the cooler will pass engine oil continuously through its tubing. Up to a 50-degree temperature drop is possible depending on the exact installation position. I have linked the written installation instructions for you.
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• How Much Additional Oil Is Needed For Derale Engine Oil Cooler With 10 Feet Of Hose
• I called my contact at Derale and they told me that the engine oil cooler, part # D15502 will hold about 7 ounces of oil. they also said that 10 feet of hose could possibly hold another 7 ounces, so that means the system would total about 14 ounces of oil. A quart of additional oil seems like an excessive amount to account for this cooler system. The instructions say you should install the unit and then start the engine to check for leaks. It then states to check the oil level and add...
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• What Does Tow Mode Switch Do On 2004 GMC Sierra
• The tow mode switch on your shifter is designed to change the shift points of the transmission and makes the shifting a little quicker and harder and it is recommended that it be on when towing a trailer. It will downshift faster when going up a hill when towing and will use engine braking when going downhill. A transmission cooler like the Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, part # D15902 serves two purposes. It is divided in to two sections. It has and inlet and...
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• Suggestions For Dealing With Overheating Motorhome
• Although it is always a great idea to add supplemental coolers to help improve overall engine performance, from the information you have provided, I think the issue may be something other than the transmission being overworked, I would have an auto service check out the vehicle to eliminate other potential causes for the overheating problem. After any issues are taken care of and it is running properly, we do offer some cooler options for you. Before considering a cooler for your 2005...
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• PSI Pressure through the Sandwich Adapter and is Flow Lost in Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15405
• I spoke with my contact at Derale regarding the Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15405. He stated that typical pressure through the sandwich adapter on a vehicle at 3,500 RPM is 50 to 60 psi on a normal system and up to 90 on a high flow/high volume system. The adapter itself can easily manage that amount of pressure. He went on to state that any time a component like this is added to a system there will be some flow loss and oil pressure lost but with this system, it will be a minute loss and...
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• Is Derale Econo-Cool Engine and Transmission Cooler Fan Always On
• The fan of the Derale Econo-Cool Combo Engine and Transmission Cooler Assembly with Fan # D15230 is not always on, it is thermostatically controlled with the Derale Remote Engine Oil Cooler Installation Kit with Thermostat Fan Control # D15752. You will also need the Derale Single-Hose Transmission Cooler Installation Kit # D13006. The oil cooler thermostat activates at 180 degrees and turns off at 165 degrees; additionally, this kit does not have a separate pump. I have added links to...
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• Is There Risk of Oil Lines from Derale Oil Cooler # D15405 Blowing Out From Oil Pressure
• Reinforced rubber oil lines and steel ring clamps are supplied with most oil coolers. This type of hardware is more than adequate for such applications. Even a high-volume oil pump will not even begin to approach the burst point for such hoses, which are rated at 300 psi. Keep in mind that as the oil cooler reduces your oil (and engine) temperature the thermal stress on all oil lines (and coolant hoses) will be reduced to some degree. The reduction in oil temperature, which can be as much...
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• What is the Additional Oil Capacity from Adding Derale Oil Cooler # D15551
• My contact at Derale advised that the approximate additional oil capacity resulting from the installation of their oil cooler # D15551 will be in the vicinity of 7 - 8 fluid ounces. This can vary depending on the length of the oil lines since some vehicles/installations may use all of the supplied hose while others do not. It is always best to check your dipstick to ensure you are operating your vehicle with the correct amount of engine oil.
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• Important Temperatures to Monitor When Towing and How to Lower the Temperatures If Needed
• The key temperatures to monitor when towing are the transmission fluid, engine oil and coolant temperatures. Each of these fluids will have different ranges that you will want to stay within. For transmission fluid, the ideal operating temperature is between 160 and 200 degrees. If you find that you are running over 200 degrees, I would recommend installing a supplemental transmission cooler, like part # D13504, if you do not already have one. I also recommend using the Ford radiator...
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• Will Derale Transmission Cooler For 2019 Ford Explorer Raise Towing Capacity
• There is nothing that can be done to raise the towing capacity of your 2019 Ford Explorer, it is set by Ford, and no aftermarket products, including a transmission cooler like the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler # D13503, will change that. A secondary transmission cooler (as well as oil cooler) is a supplemental aspect of your vehicle's performance, helping ensure a longer-lasting, more efficient cooling system, so that's the benefit of the # D13503, but upping your towing...
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• How to Determine Which is the Transmission Cooler Return Line in 2003 Ford Explorer
• The method for determining which line is the return line is to: 1. Start engine while engine is cold 2. Put your transmission into Drive for no more than 10-15 seconds 3. Stop engine, remove keys 4. Identify oil return line by feeling both lines, the cooler of the two is the return line Sometimes the transmission itself will have markings to indicate the function of each connected line.
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• When Mounting Transmission Cooler Does Inlet And Outlet Position Matter
• The orientation of the inlet and outlet does not matter when installing a transmission oil cooler on your 1993 Chevrolet 1500. I have attached a link to the transmission coolers we offer that may work for you. You can use the drop-down menu to select the engine you have in your truck. I have also attached links to a couple helpful articles about transmission coolers you can check out. The transmission coolers are not thermostat controlled so the fluid will flow through the cooler whether...
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• Locating Transmission Fluid Return Line on 1999 Acura TI
• To determine which line is the return line, you'll want to begin with your 1999 Acura TI being totally cooled off. Next, start the car and put it in drive for about a minute and then put it back in park and shut it off. Now you'll just need to feel the two lines connecting the radiator and transmission. The cooler of the two lines is the return line and the one you would use to install the Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, # D15902, on.
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• Will Transmission Cooler Resolve Mixed Coolant Issues On A 2005 Nissan Frontier
• Any of the transmission coolers we sell are designed more as a supplemental cooler that is meant to augment the factory transmission cooler portion of the radiator, not replace it entirely. If you are having the common problem with the radiator leaking causing the engine coolant contaminating the transmission fluid, your best bet would be to have the original radiator replaced. Nissan has extended the factory warranties on radiators on 2005-2010 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra models....
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• Removing Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapter
• The sleeve nut and the sandwich adapter are actually two separate pieces. It is possible that the adapter is loose enough to turn, but the nut is staying in place. Try using some channel lock pliers (put a rag around adapter so you do not damage it) to hold the adapter stationary while you loosen the sleeve nut. This should allow the whole thing to come off for you.
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• What Oil Is Needed for Champion Generator
• For the Champion 9,000-Watt Inverter Generators w/ Parallel Kit, # CH99FR; the recommended oil type for typical use is 10W-30 automotive oil. However, using the listed conventional oils shown in the “Recommended Engine Oil Type” chart may be used for typical use including the first 5 hours of the break-in run time period of the engine. If running generator in extreme temperatures, refer to the “Recommended Engine Oil Type” chart. See attached image.
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• Installation and Operation of Kat's Heaters Engine Oil Dipstick Heater KH15200
• The Kat's Heaters Engine Oil Dipstick Heater # KH15200 does not have a built-in thermostat since it is intended to be installed for a relatively brief period of time but not overnight or for extended periods the way a battery tender would be used. The dipstick heater will typically do its job in a matter of an hour or two. It is important to note that whenever the heater is in use it must have no less than 5-inches of its rod length immersed in the engine oil.
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• Possible Uses For Kat's Heaters Oil Or Transmission Pan Heating Pad
• The Kat's Heaters Oil or Transmission Pan Heating Pad, Item # KH24100, can be used for several applications. It can be used for engine oil pans, diesel tanks, water tanks, etc. It is 5 inches long x 4 inches wide and can be used for: 2-5 Quart engine oil pans 5-7 Gallon diesel tanks 1-5 Gallon hydraulic tanks 0-2 Gallon water tanks Contact us if you have other questions.
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