Transmission Cooler Increasing Towing Capacity

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My vehicle states its towing capacity is 3500lbs but extended to 5000lbs with added ATF cooler installed. Would towing a 4000lbs trailer be safe and not cause any mechanical damage to the vehicle? What is your weight recommendation on percentages? I’ve read tow about 70-80 of max capacity. Thank you!

asked by: John

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I would recommend going by your owners manual. If you have the ATF cooler installed, you can haul the 4,000lb trailer. Make sure that your hitch can withstand that load if you do not have the OEM hitch that came with the truck.

expert reply by: Adam E

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Thank you for the photo of your sturdy F-350 that is in need of a little TLC in the form of a transmission cooler to help it when pulling those heavy loads. For your heavy-duty application you'll want a high-efficiency cooler that will give your…

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Answer 2

The Derale Transmission Cooler part #D14208 that you referenced is designed to fit your 2005 Ford Excursion as long as you have one of the following transmissions: E4OD, 4R100, 5R100, or 5R100W You can remove the crossmember to install the #D14208,…

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Answer 3

When comparing the Flex-a-lite Transmission Cooler #FLX400117 to the similar Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler #D13502, there are very few differences between them. Both have an aluminum construction, include all hardware needed, and are…

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Answer 4

Yes, in fact the transmission coolers we sell are designed to be supplemental coolers, not direct factory replacements. We typically suggest installing our cooler downstream from the factory cooler. I attached a link to our transmission cooler…

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Answer 5

Typically, tow packages come with customized dash plug ports, a 4-way wiring harness, a 7-way wiring harness, a hitch receiver, and a transmission cooler. These are the standard tow package components that come with many models. With that being said,…

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I would say it's a really smart idea to install a transmission cooler in your 2015 Toyota Sienna towing a 2,500 lb camper. Would your transmission blow up if you didn't install one? Probably not but you would definitely shorten it's life…

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The Derale Transmission Pan Cooler, #D14208, will fit your 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the 6.8L V10 engine as long as it has the E4OD, 4R100, 5R110 or 5R110W transmission. If your truck has a different transmission, this pan will not fit. You…

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Whether or not an aftermarket transmission cooler is needed depends largely on how much weight you will be towing and how often you plan to tow. Transmission fluid can not be overcooled but in the winter it will need longer to warm up if you add an…

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Answer 9

A transmission cooler is recommended equipment for towing with a 2016 Honda Odyssey. Given the weight of the trailer it may not be 100 percent necessary but a transmission cooler has benefits beyond just towing. Factory coolers are adequate at best…

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Answer 10

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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Answer 11

The best place to mount the Derale Transmission Cooler #D13502 on your 2006 Cadillac CTS is directly behind the front grill and in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. It looks like you will have to remove the front grille or at least the core…

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Answer 12

The great news is that we do have transmission coolers to help you out. You will have to do some measuring in your engine though to see what will fit. Transmission coolers are universal fit so there is no "exact" fit for your 2007 Cadillac…

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