What happens if transmission cooler line breaks?
When a transmission oil cooler hose fails it can cause the transmission to overheat. This can be due to low fluid level from a leak or preventing flow. In either case if the transmission overheats it can stop working entirely and this condition may be permanent.
How do I know if my transmission cooler is bad?
You hear odd noises coming from the transmission: Your transmission may have difficulty shifting between gears, or there may be clunking or grinding noises during shifts. This can indicate transmission fluid loss, high internal transmission temperatures, or both, which can be caused by a bad transmission cooler.
Can a transmission cooler go bad?
The most common transmission cooler failures are due to either a leak in the body of the cooler itself, or a clogged line caused by something flowing through the system. This most likely is from the transmission itself.
What does it mean when your transmission is over temp?
Old, worn out, or burned fluid will cause the transmission to run hot. Transmission slipping is another hint that the fluid is low and old. A defective solenoid can cause the transmission to run hot. Driving habits, conditions, and weather are other possible causes of transmission overheating.
What can I use for transmission cooler lines?
Rubber transmission lines are readily available and are the cheapest option for transmission cooler lines. More often than not, your vehicle will have some rubber lines from the factory, but not nearly as much as it would metal.
How does a transmission cooler work in a radiator?
In most applications where the external trans cooler is used in addition to the factory one, you will need to route the new transmission lines from the radiator to the external cooler. The below transmission cooler installation diagram shows the transmission fluid flow direction and how the fluid will be routed through a new external cooler.
What are the different types of transmission coolers?
The transmission cooler is a second radiator in your vehicle but is dedicated to cooling down the transmission. For the most effective results, you will need to choose a cooler that works for your vehicle. There are four different types of transmission coolers; tube and fin coolers, plate and fin, stacked plate, and heat sink transmission coolers.
How does a tube fin transmission cooler work?
The tube-fin cooler has two principal features as the name would suggest. It has a tube that allows the transmission fluid to flow to the thin metal fins that disperse the heat and cool it. The main idea is to have air flowing over the fins which create a heat sink effect in return. Inside the cooler also lies a device called the turbulator.
What does the turbulator do in a transmission cooler?
Inside the cooler also lies a device called the turbulator. The turbulator works by agitating the transmission fluids as it moves through the tubes. Agitation helps with a greater dispersion of the heat through the fins. The heat collected by the aluminum fins ultimately moves into the air that is around the coolers.