Expert Answers about Coolers
- Why are Transmission Coolers Installed on the Fluid Return Line After the Radiator Mounted Cooler
- The biggest reason that transmission cooler manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers want transmission coolers installed after the factory cooler rather than before it is because the transmission cooler in the radiator is surrounded by the coolant in the radiator. The transmission fluid leaving the radiator mounted cooler can be cooled further by the aftermarket transmission cooler.
Installation before the OEM radiator mounted transmission fluid cooler would negate most or all of the aftermarket...
view full answer... - Where Does Supplemental Transmission Cooler Install on Vehicle
- You would want to route the Derale cooler after the factory cooler. By that, I mean you would want to run the transmission coolant line from the transmission, to the factory cooler, then to the # D13503, and finally back to the transmission cooler.
Routing the coolers in that order is crucial, if you were to run the cooler before the factory cooler you would effectively be cooling the fluid and then reheating it as it would go through the factory cooler, which will be the same temperature...
view full answer... - Why Route Transmission Fluid First Through the Factory Cooler then Through Supplemental Cooler
- The factory transmission cooler in most vehicles is integrated into the radiator. What this does is actually warm the cooler to the temperature of the radiator. A supplemental cooler does not touch the radiator so it will actually stay cooler than the factory cooler. So if you were to run the fluid through the supplemental cooler first you would cool the fluid and then once it went through the factory cooler it would warm back up to a certain extent.
So the best way to route the cooler...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
- Transmission cooler # D13504 will be a great addition to your 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. When adding a cooler it will work as a supplement to the factory cooler. The flow of the fluid will go from the transmission, to the factory cooler, from the factory cooler to the aftermarket cooler, and from the aftermarket cooler back to the transmission. This is the most efficient path and offers the most cooling. I have linked a video review of this cooler for you and a link to our help article on coolers.
view full answer... - Cooling Features of Transmission Cooler for 2010 Nissan Altima
- With transmission coolers there are different styles. The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets, part # D13503, you referenced is a plate and fin cooler and actually performs differently than a tube and fin style cooler. I have attached a FAQ article that explains the difference in transmission coolers and how they work. I have also linked you to a product review video for this cooler.
A plate and fin cooler is more efficient because it causes the fluid to...
view full answer... - Routing Recommendation for Transmission Cooler # D13503 When Installing on a 2009 Chevy Silverado
- Yes, you will want to route the factory cooler in the way that you described.
You would want to route the Derale cooler after the factory cooler. By that, I mean you would want to run the transmission coolant line from the transmission, to the factory cooler, then to the # D13503, and finally back to the transmission cooler.
Routing the coolers in that order is crucial, if you were to run the cooler before the factory cooler you would effectively be cooling the fluid and then reheating...
view full answer... - Can you Bypass/Replace the Factory Transmission Cooler on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
- All of our transmission cooler manufacturers (Derale/Flex-a-lite) recommend installing their transmission coolers in conjunction with a factory transmission cooler. In other words, the recommended placement for a transmission cooler is after the factory transmission cooler and before the fluids running back to the transmission. On most cars today, the vehicle is equipped with one or two methods to cool the transmission fluid.
The first method automobile manufactures use to cool the transmission...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2008 Honda Pilot
- 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... - Can a Derale Transmission Cooler Fit Inline With Factory Cooler on 2000 Ford F-250
- The Derale Series 7000 Transmission Cooler, part # D13105, that you have referenced is a tube-fin design cooler and is a top rated transmission cooler. This Derale transmission cooler will fit inline with your factory transmission cooler.
You will want to route the transmission fluid through the factory cooler first, and then through the # D13105 cooler, and finally back to your transmission. So the Derale cooler will be added after the factory transmission cooler in the radiator. See...
view full answer... - Installation Of Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler on 2002 Jeep Liberty
- Yes, I can run you through the installation of the Derale Transmission Cooler, part # D13502, on your 2002 Jeep Liberty.
To begin, you will want to find a place to mount the cooler. The ideal place to mount a transmission cooler is behind the front grille but in front of the radiator. You will want to measure the mounting location as this cooler measures 11 inches wide by 7-1/4 inches tall and is 7/8 inches thick.
Next, if your Jeep is equipped with a factory transmission cooler (see...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2005 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0
- Unless your factory transmission cooler is leaking or defective in any way, you would not want to replace it necessarily with a different cooler. If it is leaking or is otherwise not working then you would need to plug up where the lines go into the radiator (if the cooler is in the radiator, an then run the lines to and from the transmission to the Derale cooler. You can see cooler # D13504 being installed in a video I have linked.
If your cooler is functioning normally then adding a...
view full answer... - Do I Need to Identify Transmission Cooler lines to Run an Aftermarket Cooler In-Line with Factory
- You will need to determine the flow of the transmission fluid in order to install the aftermarket cooler in-line with the factory.
The fluid needs to travel from the transmission, to the factory cooler, to the aftermarket cooler, then back to the transmission. One of the fittings on your transmission should be marked RETURN. Trace this line back to the factory cooler.
Disconnect this line from the factory cooler, and reconnect it to which ever end of the aftermarket cooler you choose...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder to Prolong Transmission Life
- Typically the best setup is to use a supplemental transmission cooler along with the factory cooler instead of bypassing the factory cooler. What this means is that your transmission fluid will travel from the transmission to the factory cooler and then to the supplemental cooler like the part # D13504.
When picking out a transmission cooler the best way to do it is to measure the distance in front of the radiator and pick the largest cooler that will fit the area.
I attached an install...
view full answer... - Recommended Combo-Cooler And Power Steering Cooler For 2008 Honda Pilot
- If you are wanting to use coolers for your transmission oil, engine oil, and power steering fluid, I have some recommendations that will work for you.
I recommend using a combo cooler for the transmission and oil cooler, and use a separate cooler for the power steering. I recommend using the combination system because it will take up less space under the hood of your vehicle. Since these are not fluid specific you can use a combo cooler for any combination of the fluids mentioned. Since...
view full answer... - Recommendation For Transmission Cooling on 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty With 6.8 Engine
- I would recommend to add an aftermarket transmission cooler to your 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty to prevent any damage to your transmission. The ideal operating temperature range of your transmission fluid should be 160 to 200 degrees. Adding the cooler will not bypass the existing factory cooler which is located inside the radiator. Adding a cooler provides supplemental cooling to the your factory cooler.
Transmission coolers are universal fit items. What you will need to do is find out...
view full answer... - Will an Auxiliary Transmission Cooler Replace a Factory Radiator on 2006 Nissan Frontier
- All of the aftermarket transmission coolers we offer are designed to be installed in addition to the factory cooler. Auxiliary coolers are not designed to take the place of a factory-style cooler.
An aftermarket auxiliary cooler, like the # D15960 that you referenced, should be installed after the factory cooler. This way, the fluid is cooled by the factory cooler, and then continues to be cooled as it passes through the aftermarket cooler, before entering the engine.
If your factory...
view full answer... - Combination Engine Oil and Transmission Fluid Cooler Recommendation for a 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6
- Since you are looking for both a transmission cooler and an engine oil cooler I would recommend you consider getting a combination transmission cooler/engine oil cooler. If you use a combination cooler it will help simplify the installation process because it will reduce the amount of coolers that need to be installed.
I would recommend you get a Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler # D15902. This is a large enough cooler that you would work well to keep the transmission...
view full answer... - Can a Transmission Cooler Bypass the Factory Cooler on a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
- 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... - Transmission Cooler Line Routing for Installing a Supplemental Transmission Cooler on a Vehicle
- Only the return line gets disconnected from the factory cooler when installing a transmission cooler like the Derale Transmission Cooler part # D13502.
Basically you remove the return line for the factory cooler, connect the inlet or the supplemental cooler to the outlet of the factory transmission cooler, and then connect the outlet of the supplemental cooler to the return line that you previously removed for the the factory cooler.
For further clarification check out the picture I attached.
view full answer... - How to Pick Out a Transmission Cooler for a 2006 Nissan Xterra
- The best way to pick out a transmission cooler is to measure the area in front of the radiator and pick out the largest cooler that will fit in that area. To maximize the space you have the best style of cooler to pick out would be a stacked plate cooler. These coolers are highly efficient and do not take up much space.
I attached a page that has all of the stacked plate coolers we offer. Once you know how much room you have to work with you can select one of the coolers or you can email...
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