Recommended Supplemental Transmission Cooler for 2011 Chevy Tahoe with Factory Cooler

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I have a 2011 Tahoe with factory transmission oil cooler. Is there a benefit to adding a supplemental cooler rather than replacing the factory installed original? Secondly, what size fittings are needed so that no line modifications are needed? Thanks

asked by: Steve

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Adding a supplemental cooler to your factory transmission cooler is what is recommended in most cases because the factory cooler is most likely working fine and adding a secondary cooler in line will just assist in the cooling already taking place.

I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets # D13503 for a good option, but the # D13403 is an even better and more efficient option. For either installation, you will want the Derale Snap-In Radiator Adapter Fitting for GM # D13035 to make an easy connection with the snap fitting.

expert reply by: Jason S

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I contacted the manufacturer and my contact told me that the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, #D13504, will work with your 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe with the 5.3L V8. The kit is a universal kit that works on large variety of passenger…

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Given the weight of your trailer and the fact that you tow uphill I recommend going with the largest cooler or most efficient that will fit in the available space you have in the engine compartment of your 2004 Silverado. A stacked plate cooler is…

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The good news is that 210 degrees isn't the worst temperature for a transmission to get to when towing. Ideally it's under 200 but you haven't done massive damage to your transmission. For your 2011 GMC Yukon XL I recommend the Derale…

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The round vents that we currently offer, like the MaxxFan Dome Plus Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan #MA00-03810B you were looking at, will all only exhaust air when open or circulate air like a standard ceiling fan when closed.

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Yes the Derale transmission cooler part #D13403 would do an excellent job keeping the transmission fluid of your 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 cool. This is the most efficient style of cooler and it's also larger so it would easily work really well…

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The Flex-a-lite Translife Transmission Cooler #FLX4126 that you ordered is pretty large at 20" wide x 10" tall x 3/4" deep. Your best option is going to be to go with a smaller cooler that is a more efficient style like the stacked…

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The general rule is to keep the transmission fluid at or below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. When towing, especially in the mountains and in summer time, the transmission fluid temperature can increase much higher so adding a supplemental cooler is a good…

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The Blue Ox Track Pro #BLU36FR requires a hitch ball with a 1-1/4" diameter shank, so you can use something like the Draw-Tite #19286, which is a 2-5/16" hitch ball with a 1-1/4" shank. The Track Pro #BLU36FR is designed for trailers…

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