Does an automatic transmission need a cooler?
In almost all vehicles with an automatic transmission there is a transmission cooler placed inside the radiator. Most standard transmissions do not make as much heat and therefore do not have a cooler.
What is a supplemental transmission cooler?
An automatic transmission cooler is basically a supplemental radiator that helps cool your vehicle’s transmission fluid. An automatic transmission relies on that fluid to: Lubricate moving parts. Clean interior surfaces.
Do auxiliary coolers cool automatic transmission fluid?
Answer: We recommend installing the auxiliary cooler after the radiator to return the coolest fluid directly to the transmission. Installing the cooler before the radiator will still provide additional cooling and may be necessary in some difficult-to-access applications.
Do aftermarket transmission coolers work?
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.
Can you have to big of a transmission cooler?
You should get the biggest heavy duty transmission cooler that can fit on your car! The larger the cooler, the better it will be at lowering fluid temperature. There’s no such thing as cooling transmission fluid too much, so if you can we suggest getting the largest cooler possible that fits in your car’s GVW range.
How do I know if I need a transmission cooler?
Signs of a bad transmission cooler Your transmission fluid level is dropping: If you periodically check your car’s fluids (you should), and you notice that your transmission fluid level constantly needs topping up, this could point to a leak in either the transmission cooler or the lines that go in and out of it.
Can you run two transmission coolers together?
Not many pros. In series is fine. One in front of the other will be a not be much more effective than just one. One reason is the air that goes thru the front cooler gets heated up and is less effective as it goes thru the rear.
How do I choose a transmission cooler?
Before selecting a transmission cooler, you need to know the GVWR for your particular car. The GVWR number can range from 10,000 to more than 30,000 pounds, and a higher number indicates that your car uses more fluid and needs a higher efficiency cooler.
What kind of transmission cooler do I Need?
The BD-Power 1400142 Transmission Cooler Sensor Adapter is designed for use with the BD-Power 1300620 and 1300621 Transmission Cooler Temperature Sensors. Features: Temp Sensor Adapter-10 JICM x 1/2″ Barb 1/8″ NPT PortFits Both BD1300620 and 1300621 Temperature Switches The Coolest Xtruded Transmission Oil Cooler.
Which is the coolest diesel transmission oil cooler?
The BD-Power 1300611 Xtruded Auxiliary Trans Cooler is the Coolest Xtruded Transmission Oil Cooler for your diesel pickup. The BD-Power high efficiency micro extruded bar technology provides 22% more cooling over other designs.
Why does my truck have a transmission cooler bypass?
From the factory, your truck has a transmission cooler bypass so that when cold, the fluid bypasses the transmission cooler for faster warm up. Which is a great idea in theory. In reality, the bypass valve has been proven to be problematic causing leaks, and in almost all cases, the valve sticks in the bypass position.