Transmission and Power Steering Cooler Options for a 2006 Honda Pilot Towing 1520 Pound Trailer

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Cooler ion help: 2006 Honda pilot. Tow Trailer 500# plus 2 ATVs 510# ea for GVW of 1520#. Honda recommends a ATF cooler and power steering cooler. Your thoughts?

asked by: Charlie

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It is always recommended to follow the instructions of the manufacturer, in this case Honda, but adding a transmission cooler and power steering cooler is always a good idea. When towing, the added weight puts more stress and strain on the transmission and power steering components. Adding coolers will extend the life of these components by keeping them at their optimum operating temperature.

For your 2006 Honda Pilot and the trailer and ATVs you plan to carry, I recommend going with a Class II (up to 3500 pounds gross trailer weight) transmission cooler like # D13501. For a power steering cooler, I would go with a simple Derale 2-Pass Tube-Fin Power Steering Cooler, # D13200.

I have included a link to the recommended transmission coolers for your Pilot along with a link to the available power steering coolers we offer. I have also included a link to our FAQ article on transmission coolers and a video showing a typical installation for reference.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

The transmission return line on your 2005 Honda Pilot can be located between the frame crosstube and the drivers side support bracket (see photo). The return line will be the line closest to the front of the vehicle. We installed Derale Series 8000…

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Yes, you could use the Derale Power Steering Cooler part #D13212 as a supplemental power steering cooler for your 2008 Honda Pilot. This cooler could be used as a standalone power steering cooler, or if you have a factory cooler already you could use…

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Answer 4

Cooler #D13212 is actually a power steering cooler. It could still be used as an oil cooler but you would have to tap into an oil line somewhere since this cooler does not come with a spin-on or sandwich oil filter adapter. Usually supplemental…

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Answer 5

I will start out by saying that transmission coolers are a relatively cost effective and easy to install aftermarket add on that you can put on your vehicle to help prolong the life of your transmission regardless of whether or not you'll be…

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Answer 6

Transmission cooler installs are all basically the same. If you check out the install video I attached you will see the #D13501 being installed on a vehicle that will give you the general idea how it would install on your 2013 Toyota Tacoma.…

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Answer 7

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2008 Honda Odyssey is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame #75270 because it doesn't require any fascia trimming (like the etrailer and Curt might). This, as well as the other trailer hitches, exceeds the weight ratings…

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Answer 8

The Curt Trailer Hitch #C13146 and the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch #e98840 are identical in their design and measurements with the only difference being the Curt has a gloss black powder coat finish whereas the etrailer.com has a matte black powder…

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Answer 9

The weld nuts on your 2006 Honda Pilot could just be so compacted with grime that they appear to be thread-less. I recommend giving them another good cleaning using the lubricant like you did before, and a stiff bristle wire brush like #DW00254. You…

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Answer 10

Yes, you can get replacement hardware kit #RHK which will replace all the hardware for the hitch. Just enter the hitch number where indicated on the page and our team of hardware ninjas will compile the proper kit.

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Answer 11

The hardware that is used to install hitches on your 2019 Honda Pilot like the Curt #C13146 is M14x1.50 so that is the size you'd need.

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Answer 12

The full-size spare tire should not be a problem for Curt hitch #13328 and the 2008 Honda Pilot. Customers have reported having plenty of space around the hitch for a spare larger than the donut and we haven't had complaints about the hitch not…

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