Recommended Engine Oil Cooler for 2017 Ram 1500

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What engine oil cooler kit should I purchase for my 2017 ram 1500 5.7 slt

asked by: Cris

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I recommend the Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15405 for your 2017 Ram 1500 if you are wanting only an oil cooler. This is a Class V plate-fin cooler that very efficient and includes an adjustable sandwich adapter with multiple threads to ensure proper fit. Its dimensions are 9-7/8" wide x 9-1/2" tall x 1-1/4" deep for easy placement.

My suggestion is to consider the Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, # D15902. The dimensions of this unit are 17" wide x 12-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep and has the same mounting guidelines as the oil cooler mentioned above.

Please note the linked help article for information engine oil coolers and the linked product review and installation video below.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

The hose that is included with the Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit, #D15602, is 10 ft long and has a 1/2 inch inner diameter. We sell 1/2 inch inner diameter hoses individually as well if you need additional length. I have included a link…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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There are times when it is tough to locate the brake controller plug under the dash. On the 2015 Ram the factory plug is located between the brake pedal and the emergency brake pedal as shown in the attached photo. It is probably behind another…

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The difference between the Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit part #D15602 and part #D15605 is that the former comes with a 2-3/4" o-ring and the latter comes with both a 2-3/4" o-ring and a 3-1/2" o-ring. These o-rings are…

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You can use a transmission cooler like an engine oil cooler, however, to make it work properly there are adapters and modifications that will be required. A better option would be the Derale Engine Oil Cooler #D15501 which will fit your 2009 Chevy…

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The Derale oil cooler kit you referenced, their Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler #D15503, is a non-thermostatic type. There is no bypass in the sandwich adapter so the cooler will pass engine oil continuously through its tubing. Up to a 50-degree…

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There are three basic types of heat exchangers. Tube and fin, plate and fin and stacked plate. Stacked plate being the most efficient. Take a look at the informative article about oil coolers I included. The cooler I recommend is the Derale stacked…

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Answer 8

You are actually totally fine. Engine oil does best when it's temperature is right at 225-230 degrees when the vehicle is at operating temperature so there would be no need to keep it any cooler. Synthetic oils can handle up to 300 degrees…

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My contact at Derale advised that the approximate additional oil capacity resulting from the installation of their oil cooler #D15551 will be in the vicinity of 7 - 8 fluid ounces. This can vary depending on the length of the oil lines since some…

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Answer 10

In regards to towing, it's never a bad idea to add an additional transmission cooler. The factory tow package on most vehicles like a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse comes with a larger or additional transmission cooler so if you don't have the…

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