Transmission Cooler for a 2015 Ford Explorer
Question:
do you have a video of installing oil cooler derale 8000 for my ford explorer is it easy as I do most of my parts from etrailer this is and after market tow package, I have done the electics for the trailer 7etcb etc
asked by: William H
Expert Reply:
The first thing to check on your 2015 Ford Explorer is if there is a dip stick for the transmission fluid. I say this because Ford and many other manufacturers started going to a sealed system that can only be opened with a special tool (that the dealer has). If you open the hood and see a cap on the tube where the dip stick would be then it is a closed system. They started doing that because people were using the wrong transmission fluid and damaging their transmissions.
If your Explorer has a closed system then installation of a cooler will need to be performed by the dealer or a mechanic that has the special tool.
If there is a dip stick for the transmission fluid then you can install a cooler such as # D13503 yourself. Installation will be basically the same as on the older Explorer in the video I have linked.
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Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient
- Transmission Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Mid-Size Truck
- SUV
- Van
- Standard Mount
- 11W x 8-3/4T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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