What is a transmission oil cooler?
The oil cooler is designed to lower the temperature of the transmission fluid to make it easier for the internal parts of the transmission to use. There are two types of transmission coolers, the type found inside the radiator or the kind that is external to the radiator that usually sits in front of the AC condenser.
How do you know if you need a transmission cooler?
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.
Do transmissions have oil coolers?
There are a number of different types of transmission coolers that have their own unique functions and benefits. So whatever you need your vehicle to do, there is a transmission oil cooler that is best for your application.
Does a transmission cooler need a fan?
Air flow is on of the biggest factors in allowing your transmission cooler to do its job, as long as it is placed in a spot in front of the vehicle. If you are in a situation where you cannot use a cooler in front of the car where it can get enough air flow, it is recommended to use a cooler with a fan.
Do I really need a transmission cooler?
No. As long as it is properly installed, a transmission cooler will not affect a factory transmission. It is a flow-through device and does not affect any internal components of the transmission. A transmission cooler will just help to prolong the life of the transmission by keeping the fluid cooler.
How does an automatic transmission oil cooler work?
Fluid heated by the transmission, engine, or power steering pump flows to the cooler. The air moving over the fins of the cooler cools the fluid, which is then routed back to the transmission, engine or power steering pump in a continuous loop through the return line.
Do you need a transmission cooler?
When you are towing, your transmission fluid can certainly get warm. Because of this, you need a large transmission cooler to handle the added heat. When shopping for a transmission cooler for your tow rig, it is important to get one that has a high GVW rating.
How do transmission oil cooler lines work?
How does the transmission oil cooler line work? The transmission cooler lines carry transmission fluid back and forth between the transmission, and an external or radiator integrated cooler. They are often part or wholly metal, and screw in the transmission and transmission cooler at either end. The transmission fluid starts in the transmission