Can a Transmission Cooler Work as an Engine Oil Cooler in a 2009 Chevy Silverado 5.3
Question:
Can you use this as an egine oil cooler 09 chevy silverado 5.3
asked by: Jim B
Expert Reply:
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 Silverado and comes with all necessary installation hardware which will make your installation much easier.
When picking out an engine oil cooler the guideline is to pick a cooler that can accommodate the same engine oil filter thread. Your 2009 Chevy Silverado has a 22mm x 1.5mm thread on its oil filter.
The Derale # D15501 measures 12-3/4 x 7-5/8 x 3/4 inches which is the closest sized oil cooler to the Derale transmission cooler that you referenced. If you happen to have room, you could use the Derale # D15502 which is 16-5/8 inches wide. By using a larger cooler it will give more cooling power.
If you have space to fit 17W x 12-1/2T x 3/4D inches, then I recommend installing the Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Cooler # D15902. This unit also fits your 22mm x 1.5mm thread.
I have attached a FAQ article covering engine oil coolers. I have also attached an installation video of an engine oil cooler on a different vehicle, just to give some reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class II
- Engine Oil Coolers
- Tube-Fin Cooler
- W/ Sandwich Adapter
- Class II
- 12-3/4W x 7-5/8T x 3/4D Inch
- With - 6 AN Inlets
- Derale
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Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class III
- Engine Oil Coolers
- Tube-Fin Cooler
- W/ Sandwich Adapter
- Class III
- 16-5/8W x 7-5/8T x 3/4D Inch
- With 3/8 Inch NPT
- Derale
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Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler with Multiple Threads
- Transmission Coolers
- Transmission and Engine Cooler
- Standard Mount
- 17W x 12-1/2T x 3/4D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class IV - Efficient
- Transmission Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Full-Size Truck
- SUV
- Standard Mount
- 11W x 12T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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