Do I Need A Transmission Cooler When Towing A 2003 Saturn LW300 With A Motorhome
Question:
I will be towing my 2003 Saturn LW300 behind my motorhome. Is this transmission cooler something I need?
asked by: Pat B
Expert Reply:
Using a transmission cooler on your motorhome when towing a vehicle would definitely help limit the wear and tear on the transmission. The Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13611, is designed for compact cars so I would recommend the Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13504, which is designed for larger vehicles.
You will want to make sure that you will have room in front of your a/c condenser or radiator to install the heat exchanger.
If you are asking about installing the Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13611, on the Saturn that is being towed, it is not needed, but it will also help with keeping the transmission fluid cooler when the vehicle is being towed. The heat buildup would not be as great on a vehicle that is being towed because there is not as much a load being put on the transmission.
When flat towing a vehicle behind your motorhome you will want to check your owners manual or with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your 2003 Saturn LW300, because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed.
The 2003 Saturn LW300 is equipped with a feature that will drain the battery during towing so there are some fuses that need to be pulled. This information will be laid out in your vehicle's owners manual.
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Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class IV - Efficient
- Transmission Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Full-Size Truck
- SUV
- Standard Mount
- 11W x 12T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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Derale Series 9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/ NPT Inlets - Class I -Extra Efficient
- Transmission Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Car
- Standard Mount
- 11W x 3-7/8T x 1-1/4D Inch
- With 1/2 Inch NPT
- Derale
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