Expert Answers about Engine Oil Coolers

• Compatibility of Derale # D15502 Oil Cooler Kit on 2011 Ford Flex with 3.5L Engine
• The Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler you mentioned, part # D15502 includes the sleeve nut and o-ring that is compatible with the 3.5L engine in your Flex. As long you have sufficient room directly behind the grille and in front of the radiator to accommodate the 16-5/8 x 7-5/8 size of the cooler itself, and you will still be able to remove the oil filter once it is moved 1-3/4 inches further away from the engine block (to accommodate thickness of sandwich adapter), the Cooler Kit will work g
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• Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram with a 5.7 L Hemi
• Yes, the Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Adjustable Sandwich Adapter # D15405 that you referenced will fit the 2005 and 2006 Dodge Rams with a 5.7 liter hemi. The oil filter thread size that you need is 3/4 inch-16 which there is a sandwich adapter included with the # D15405 designed for this thread size.
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• Wil the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler fit a 1979 International Scout II with a 345 CI Engine
• Yes, I did some checking and it looks like your 1979 International Scout II with a 345 cubic inch motor has 3/4 inch-16 filter thread size which is one of the included sandwich adapters with the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15501 so this transmission cooler kit should work well for you. I attached an FAQ article on engine oil coolers for you to check out also.
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• How to Install a Derale Engine Oil Cooler, Part # D15505, in a 1970 to 1974 Hotrod
• Engine oil coolers are not brand- or model-specific; you can install an oil cooler as large as the space you have available to mount one, which is generally in front of the radiator and/or air-conditioning condenser on vehicles so equipped. With coolers, larger is better. This particular kit is intended for vehicles with an engine block oil filter landing between 2-3/4 inches and 3-1/2 inches. If your vehicle oil filter landing falls outside this range you will need to select an alternate sandw
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• Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 2001 Dodge Ram with 360 Cubic Inch Motor
• The engine oil temperature should only be a concern if you notice that the gauge, if you have a gauge, is above the normal operating temperature. It can also be a concern when towing or carrying things in the bed of the truck. Adding an engine oil cooler will lower the temperature by as much as 50 degrees depending on where the core is mounted. Engine oil temperature should be between 180 and 200 degrees for the engine to function the best so if your engine oil routinely goes above that then
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• Transmission and Oil Cooler Recommendations for 2008 Dodge Caliber
• If your CVT transmission has lines that run from the transmission to the radiator (some do, some do not), you can install a transmission cooler. A transmission cooler is inexpensive insurance that would do a great job of extending the life of your transmission. If this is the case, a combination transmission/oil cooler would be a good choice. The Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, part # D15902 might be a good choice for you. The Cooler Kit includes everything necessary to
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• Recommendation For Transmission/Engine Oil Cooler on 1995 Ford Ranger V6 Towing 2750 lb Trailer
• An engine cooler and a transmission cooler are always good items to have on your vehicle when towing a trailer. Even though you mention the outside temperatures will be cold, the strain that towing a trailer will put on the engine and transmission of your vehicle will still increase the temperatures of the oil and fluid in your vehicle. The coolers will help keep those temperatures at their best operating levels for optimum life and performance of the engine and the transmission I recommend t
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• Which Derale Engine Oil Cooler for 2007 Chevy Uplander with 3.9L Engine
• According to my research, the 3.9L engine in your Uplander has 13/16-16 oil filter threads, and the oil filter uses a 2-3/4 inch diameter gasket. To determine which oil cooler is appropriate for your vehicle, simply match up the filter thread and gasket size to that of the cooler kit. The # D15502 kit you mentioned is compatible with a 13/16-16 engine filter thread size and a 2-3/4 inch diameter gasket, per the product description and therefore would be the correct cooler for your vehicle. I
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• Engine Oil Cooler for a 2000 Dodge Durango 5.2L SLT
• Yes, the Derale oil cooler, # D15405, will fit your 2000 Dodge Durango 5.2 liter. Your Durango should use 3/4-16 threads and a 2-3/4 inch diameter O-ring, both of which are included in this kit. The best place to route the hoses depends on where you end up mounting the cooler. If there is space in front of the A/C condenser behind the grille, you will want it there for the most efficiency. Off to one side of the radiator would be best so that you can route the hoses around the radiator rathe
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• Recommended Oil Cooler for 2006 Saturn Vue with 3.5L Engine
• For your 2006 Vue, I would recommend the Derale Oil Cooler Kit with Sandwich Oil Filter Adapter, part # D15604. The adapter provided with the kit is compatible with the PH7317 oil filter used by your 3.5L engine with 2-1/2 O-ring diameter and 20x1.5mm threads.
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• Oil Drip from Unidentified Small Cooler Attached to Transmission on a 2006 Chrysler 300
• It sounds like it could be a transmission cooler. What you can do is when the vehicle is cold, start it up and place it in drive for about 10 seconds or so. Then return it to park and turn off the motor. Feel the hoses and if one is noticeably cooler than the other then it is a transmission cooler. Coolers are normally found inside of the radiator. It is possible that someone has installed a supplemental one on the vehicle if there were other owners before you. If it looks like # D13260 then
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• Hose Length in a Derale Remote Engine Oil Cooler and How Far from the Engine Can it be Mounted
• An engine oil cooler with fan, like # D15450, has a 10 foot OEM spec hose. Provided that you are within the range of the hose you should not see any significant change in oil pressure or flow when using this kit. Because this system has its own fan, it can be mounted anywhere that you have space in the engine compartment.
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• Can a Remote Engine Oil Cooler be Installed on a 2005 Ford F-150
• Engine oil coolers are not vehicle specific so you can install one provided you have enough space under the hood to mount it in your 2005 Ford F-150 AND the kit comes with the correct fittings. A remote cooler like # D15660 that you referenced has an advantage because it contains its own fan so it can be mounted it alternative locations that other coolers cannot go. This kit comes with a universal thermostatic sandwich adapter and multiple sleeve nuts to ensure the proper thread size. Make su
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• What is the Length of the Hose In the Derale Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15602.
• 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 to all of the hoses we sell for you.
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• Adding an Engine Oil Cooler and a Power Steering Cooler to a 2007 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4.0L V6
• Thanks for asking about a Power Steering Cooler and Engine Oil cooler for your 2007 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6. Adding two more coolers is not going to present a cooling issue for your engine/radiator. The coolers allow air to flow through them and will not transfer enough heat to the air going through them to effect the cooling performance of the vehicle's radiator. Your engine oil filter has 3/4-16 threads. So you can determine the correct threads to use from the recommended kits below, rathe
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• Can Transmissions and Engine Oil Coolers be Mounted Vertically
• As long as the fins on the Derale Cooler # D15604 or # D13611 are facing out so they can get airflow then you can mount them vertically if you needed to. I have included a link to a video review of transmission cooler # D13611 for you and an FAQ on oil coolers for # D15604.
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• Combination Engine Oil and Transmission Fluid Cooler Recommendation for a 2007 Toyota 4Runner
• Since you are interested in an engine oil cooler and an additional transmission cooler I would recommend you consider getting a combination transmission and engine oil cooler like part # D15902. This product has multiple thread options so it should fit your vehicle. The benefit to a combination cooler like this is that you only have to mount one cooler yet it will function to cool the transmission fluid and engine oil of your vehicle. I attached an FAQ on transmission coolers and engine oi
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• Combination Engine Oil and Transmission Fluid Cooler Recommendation for a 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6
• Since you are looking for both a transmission cooler and an engine oil cooler I would recommend you consider getting a combination transmission cooler/engine oil cooler. If you use a combination cooler it will help simplify the installation process because it will reduce the amount of coolers that need to be installed. I would recommend you get a Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler # D15902. This is a large enough cooler that you would work well to keep the transmission flui
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• Engine Oil Cooler Mounting Location Options for a 1994 Chevy Camaro
• I own a 1998 Pontiac Trans Am and have a very large transmission cooler plus an underhood ram-air kit (Fast Toys Ram Air) that blocks about 50% of the direct air flow that would go through the radiator and I have had no cooling problems. The cooling fans on our F-body cars are very powerful for cooling the radiator fluid and you should not have a problem with airflow through the radiator. Also, our bottom breather style radiators are very efficient. You will notice that most modern cars have
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• Will Derale Engine Oil Cooler D15502 Fit a 1968 Chevy Camaro with a 250 In Line 6
• The Derale Engine Oil Cooler, # D15502, fits many different engine filter thread sizes (3/4-16, 13/16-16, 18 mm x 1.5 mm, 20 mm x 1.5 mm, and 22 mm x 1.5 mm), so it should fit your 1968 Chevy Camaro. You can check ahead of time by checking the filter thread size of a filter that fits your engine. Also check the O-ring diameter. This kit fits an o-ring diameter of 2-3/4 inches. The unit does have a built-in thermostatic bypass feature. It allows oil cooler than 180 degrees to bypass the hea
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• Derale Engine Cooler Recommendation for a 1994 Motor Home with a Ford 460 Engine
• I did some searching and it looks like the Ford 460 engine has a filter thread size of 3/4 inch-16. The Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15551 that you referenced is designed to work on this thread size so it should work well for you. I attached an FAQ on engine coolers for you to check out also.
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• Recommendation of Transmission and Oil Cooler For a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD
• If you have enough room in front of your air conditioning condenser or in front of your radiator on your 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD, I would recommend the Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, part # D15902. This is a combination transmission and engine oil cooler that will keep both engine and transmission temperatures cool with just one system. It measures 17 inches wide x 12-1/2 inches tall x 3/4 inch deep. You will also need the Derale Snap-In Radiator Adapter, par
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• Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder
• I would recommend a Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15602 for your 1996 Nissan Pathfinder. Stacked plate coolers are the most efficient style of engine coolers and take up very little space. This cooler comes with multiple thread sizes ensuring that it will work on your vehicle. I attached an FAQ article on oil coolers for you to check out also.
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• Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma
• For your 2011 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15604. This kit contains o-ring diameter sizes 2-3/4 inches and 2-1/2 inches. These are the most common sizes used on Toyota trucks. It also has multiple filter thread sizes so you will be able to find one that works. The stacked plate design is very efficient and does not take up a lot of space which will increase the places you will be able to mount the cooler. The cooler is 4-9/16 inches tall, 2 inc
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• Will Oil Filter Need to Be Relocated when Installing a Remote Engine Cooler on a 2110 VW Engine
• When installing the Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Engine Cooler Kit, # D15660, the oil filter is not moved, it is installed onto the bottom side of the sandwich adapter, # D15735, that is included in the kit. The sandwich adapter is installed on the engine block semi permanently and then the filter is installed and removed from the adapter for oil changes. You will need to make sure that you have at least 2 inches of clearance below your OEM Filter to install the sandwich adapter and be able to i
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• Will Adding an Engine oil Cooler Reduce Engine Temperature on a 2004 Chevy Silverado
• Cooling the oil might have a small effect on the overall temperature of the engine as a whole, but it will not be very much. If the truck is running hot, there could be a problem with the thermostat. If that checks out, you may need to add additional fans for more airflow. I have included a link to our fan main page and some FAQ articles for you to view. But, that is not to say that adding an engine oil cooler is not necessary or is a bad idea. I think it will help to extend the life of the e
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• Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15451 Recommendation for a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4
• This Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15451 that you referenced will lower the engine oil temperatures of your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. It is hard to say exactly how the temperature will decrease, but the more airflow the cooler will see the more the temperature will drop. If it would not drop to 180 degrees it would get pretty close. This # D15451 that you referenced does not have a thermostatic bypass. I would recommend you get a Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15405 as i
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• Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a Pre-1980 Chevy 350 Small Block
• The 1958-1980 Chevrolet oil filters had 13/16 inch-16 thread sizes and used a gasket that have a diameter of 3-1/2 inches. The Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15505 that you referenced would be the correct choice for you since it has components that will fit both of those requirements.
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• Engine Oil Cooler and Transmission Cooler Recommendations for a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country
• Because there is not a lot of space in the engine compartment on a lot of vehicles, I usually gravitate towards a smaller stacked plate cooler because they take up less space. For your 2006 Chrysler T and C, I recommend the Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15602. This cooler measures 13 inches wide, 4-9/16 inches tall, and 2 inches deep. It comes with multiple engine thread types so you will just need to use the one that fits your specific engine size. For a transmission cooler
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• Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler # D15902 Recommendation
• Since you are looking for an engine oil cooler and a transmission cooler I would recommend a Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler # D15902. You will be able to route both your transmission fluid and engine oil through this unit to keep both your engine oil and transmission fluid cool. I attached an FAQ on transmission coolers and engine oil coolers as well as a video of a transmission cooler being installed for you to check out.
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• PSI Pressure through the Sandwich Adapter and is Flow Lost in Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15405
• I spoke with my contact at Derale regarding the Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15405. He stated that typical pressure through the sandwich adapter on a vehicle at 3,500 RPM is 50 to 60 psi on a normal system and up to 90 on a high flow/high volume system. The adapter itself can easily manage that amount of pressure. He went on to state that any time a component like this is added to a system there will be some flow loss and oil pressure lost but with this system, it will be a minute loss and it ma
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• Oil and Transmission Combination Cooler Recommendations for a 2001 Toyota Tundra
• Yes, we carry engine and transmission combination coolers that would help lower the temperature of your transmission and engine oil. I attached a page that has all of the combination coolers we offer. In order to determine which one to pick I would recommend you measure how much clearance you have in front of your radiator. These attach using the included nylon anchors that will be pushed through the fins of the cooler and then through the factory radiator and AC condenser coming out the o
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• Where to Relocate the Oil Filter when Using a Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler # D15451
• When you install this onto your 2001 Toyota Tundra you will screw the adapter from this kit onto where your factory oil filter installs and then use the included mount to relocate the oil filter somewhere else. When picking out a place to relocate the oil filter to you will need to find a location out of the way of moving parts that the filter might interfere with, or areas that have excessive heat. I attached an FAQ article on engine oil coolers for you to check out also.
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• Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 2006 Dodge Dakota 4.7L V8
• I would recommend the Derale engine oil cooler kit, part # D15602, for your 2006 Dodge Dakota Quad 4.7L V8. This oil cooler is the stacked-plate design, which is the most efficient and smallest in size. It comes with a sandwich adapter that mounts between the engine and the oil filter and supplies external lines for the oil cooler. It also has an assortment of multiple sleeve nuts to ensure proper filter thread size. It does include the correct size for your vehicle, which is the 3/4 inch - 16 e
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• Will Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15502 Fit a 2008 Toyota Highlander
• It is very likely that the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15502, will fit your 2008 Toyota Highlander. From the research I did, the thread size on the oil filter on the vehicle is 3/4-16, which is compatible with this kit. This kit uses the 2-3/4 inch o-ring diameter so if your Highlander has an o-ring that is any other size, this kit will not fit.
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• Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 2010 Dodge Journey STX
• For your 2010 Dodge Journey, I recommend the Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Non-Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter, # D15604. This kit comes with multiple engine filter thread sizes, one of which should fit your Journey. The kit includes the cooler, hose, sandwich adapter, and all the hardware needed for installation. I have included a link to our FAQ article on Engine Oil Coolers for reference.
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• Will the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15502 fit a 2007 Chevy LTZ Suburban
• Yes, the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit, item # D15502, will fit on your 2007 Chevrolet Suburban as long as there is room below the OEM oil filter location to install the sandwich adapter and then reinstall the oil filter on the vehicle. The sandwich adapter is 2 inches thick so you can measure to be sure that when the adapter is installed you will have room to remove and install your oil filter for normal maintenence. If you do not have enough room to install the the sandwich adapter
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• Will the # D15500 Oil Cooler fit on my 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT-8
• The # D15500 is a universal fit product, and what that means is that as long as you have the room underneath your hood to mount this Derale 16-Pass Electra-Cool Remote Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Fan, -8 AN Inlets - Class II, part # D15500, it should fit on your 2006 300C SRT-8. The dimensions of the # D15500 are 15-3/4 inches wide, 11-1/2 inches tall, and 5 inches deep. If you have an area under your hood that would fit something of those dimensions you should be able to install the # D15500.
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• Will the Derale Engine Oil Cooler # D15502 Fit on a 2004 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado 4wd
• The Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class III, item # D15502, would be an excellent choice for your 2004 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado 4wd. There is one important measurement you will need to take to make sure the the adapter will fit with your existing oil filter. Measure down from your existing oil filter to be sure there is at least 2 inches of room for installation and removal of the oil filter when the sandwich adapter is installed on your truck.
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• Will the Oil Cooler Kit # D15502 Fit on a 2007 Mustang with Supercharged 4.6 Litre Making 480 WHP
• I checked on the oil coolers available for your vehicle and the recommended cooler kit is the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class III, item # D15502, that you selected. This kit will have the correct fittings to install the cooler. You will need to do some measuring before selecting this kit though, especially since you have some aftermarket additions. First, you need to make sure that you have 2 inches of clearance below the original oil fil
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• Do Any Factory OEM Components Need to be Replaced to Install Engine Oil Cooler # D15602
• I spoke with my contact at Derale. He stated that you will not have to replace any components to install the Engine Oil Cooler Kit, # D15602. When installing an engine oil cooler, you will need to make sure there is enough room for the sandwich adapter and oil filter. With the adapter in place, the oil filter will stick out about 2 inches further. Make sure you have enough room to remove and reinstall the filter with the adapter in place.
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• Oil Filter Location on the Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit with Spin-On Adapter, # D15651
• The Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit with Spin-On Adapter, # D15651, comes with an adapter to insert the oil filter. It looks like the Derale Remote Oil Filter Mount, # D25005. The specs on the spin-on adapter included with the D15651 kit are: Inlet/Outlet ports: 1/2 inch NPT Filter thread: 3/4 inch-16 O-ring diameters: 2-1/2 inches, 2-3/4 inches and 3-1/2 inches
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• Installing the Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13504, On A 2005 Ford Expedition
• The Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13504, will fit your 2005 Ford Expedition. It will connect in-line into the existing lines on your factory transmission cooler. If you have an aftermarket transmission cooler on your vehicle now, then you will have to remove it to install this transmission cooler. The transmission cooler will be mounted between your vehicles grill and the A/C condenser. It will be connected inline to the return line coming out of the factory transmission cooler in the radiat
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• What Transmission Cooler Kit is Best for a 2001 Saturn L300
• The D15505 is a bit larger than what a 2001 Saturn L300 would need or could fit. There are 5 recommended kits for your L300 based on the vehicle size and towing capacity. I have added a link to them below. Transmission kits are not vehicle specific. However, you need to make sure you have space to accommodate the cooler. On each of the cooler pages, you can find the dimensions of the cooler. Measure the space on your vehicle where you would like to mount the cooler and make sure you have enou
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• Does Installing an Engine Oil Cooler and Remote Oil Filter Require Adding More Oil
• You will need to add oil to compensate for the extra capacity of an oil cooler and filter on your 1994 Chevy K1500. These components will retain some oil when the engine is not running, much like your current oil filter, but it will not be to their full capacity. The remote oil filter can be mounted anywhere in the engine compartment.
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• Specifications and Dimensions of Derale Engine Oiler Cooler # D15451 Components
• I spoke with my contact at Derale, the manufacturer, about what specs he had on the Derale Engine Oil Cooler, # D15451. I have included everything below that he could give me. Cooler style: Plate and Fin Cooler construction: Aluminum Cooler inlet size: -8AN Cooler width: 9-7/8 inches Cooler height: 9-1/2 inches Cooler depth: 1-1/4 inches Cooler inlet dim: 8-9/16 inches Cooler mounting: N/A Spin-On Adapter type: J Adapter thread size: 3/4 inch-16, 13/16 inch-16, 18 x 1.5mm, 20 x 1.5mm
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• Will Engine Oil Cooler D15451 Fit a 2003 Toyota Tacoma V6
• I checked with my contact at Derale, and the # D15451 engine oil cooler will actually work with O-ring diameters in the 2-1/2 inch to 3-1/2 inch range. Since your O-ring diameter is 2-5/8 inches this cooler would work really well for your 2003 Toyota Tacoma.
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• How Does the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit Mount?
• The outer shell is composed of aluminum fins and copper tubing with two brass end caps. The frame is plastic and the mounting kit comes with zip tie pins to secure the cooler to the radiator.
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