Does Derale Transmission Cooler D13504 Fit 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500

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I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado which line do I Hook up the transmission Derale cooler I notice I have two on the passenger side, one on top and one on the bottom of the radiator?

asked by: Gabe A

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Yes the Derale transmission cooler part # D13504 is a fit for your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 4.3 liter V6 engine. No other components are needed to install the cooler either.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Gabe A.

7/8/2020

I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado which line do I Hook up the transmission Derale cooler I notice I have two on the passenger side, one on top and one on the bottom of the radiator?

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Jameson C.

7/8/2020

I tried to look up which line is which but wasn't able to find anything helpful but I do have an easy way to figure it out. The most reliable method for determining the return line from a factory transmission cooler to install a supplemental cooler is to start your truck when cold and put it in drive for 10 seconds, put the vehicle back in park and then shut the engine off. Now feel both transmission lines, the one that is cooler is the return line and the one to use.

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Answer 1

You are a little on the warm side for your transmission fluid. If you can keep it under 200 degrees you will have the max life out of it. That being said transmissions really start to go downhill at 260 degrees. The Derale cooler part #D13503 with…

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Answer 2

We always recommend that you install a transmission cooler inline with the factory cooler and not replace it. This is very simple to do and you will indeed use the factory transmission cooler lines for this. I have attached a sample install video…

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Answer 3

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