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  • Recommendation for Heavy Duty Transmission Cooler On a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 4.8 Liter V8
  • Yes you can use the Derale Tube and Fin Transmission Cooler # D13314, on your Chevy as long as there is enough room to install the cooler in front of your radiator for best efficiency, or in between the radiator and AC condenser, or behind the radiator for less efficiency. The High Performance Class III Transmission Cooler, part # D13502, is a very good choice for your pickup also. Even though it is thinner and smaller it will cool almost as well as the larger tube and fin model. For ease
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  • What is Standard Rotation for a Belt-Driven Radiator Fan
  • Yes. If you are in the vehicle looking at the motor, standard rotation would appear as counter-clockwise. Or if standing at the front of the vehicle the fan would be moving clockwise. I have included a link to our FAQ article on belt-driven fans for you to view.
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4X4 SE and 6K Trailer
  • For a trailer weighing 6,000 pounds I recommend going with a stacked-plate cooler because they will be the most efficient and will provide the best cooling compared to the other cooler options. For a kit you can use # D13403. For the best cooling you can get a cooler that comes with its own fan like # D13950. This will provide the optimum cooling no matter where the unit is mounted. I have included a link to our FAQ article on transmission coolers for you.
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  • Can a Supplemental Power Steering Cooler Be Installed on a 2008 Honda Odyssey with Factory Cooler
  • When installing a power steering cooler like # D13200 on a vehicle that has a factory power steering cooler, the best thing to do is install the supplemental cooler in line with the factory cooler. What you will do is find the return line from the factory cooler that leads back to the power steering pump. The factory return line will run to supplemental cooler # D13200 and then from there back to the pump. I have included a picture showing the direction of flow for you.
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  • Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  • A transmission cooler is not a vehicle-specific item. The ideal location to install cooler is directly behind the grille, in front of the A/C condenser and radiator. We typically recommend that folks measure the available space in this area and choose the largest cooler that will fit. At 11x8-3/4 inches, the # D13503 is a bit larger than the # D13502 you referenced and would therefore be more efficient. The # D13503 includes enough hose for a typical installation, as well as an insta-dapt
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2005 Nissan Titan Towing a Rockwood Roo 21SS
  • Adding a transmission cooler to your 2005 Nissan Titan is a great idea to improve transmission performance and longevity, especially if you will be towing your Rockwood Roo 21SS trailer. Towing will put additional strain on an engine and transmission and one of the most common causes of transmission failure is overheating. When choosing a transmission cooler, it is best to choose the largest cooler that will fit in the space you have available because transmission fluid cannot be over cooled
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  • Power Steering and Transmission Cooler Recommendations for a 2007 Honda Pilot
  • First, if the parts you are looking at elsewhere are OEM or otherwise branded as Honda parts, that is why they cost what they do. Aftermarket parts are almost always at a lower cost. And Derale products like cooler # D13502 are quality parts that I, and several others here, use in our own vehicles. So it is good and true rather than too good to be true! I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you and a link to our FAQ article on transmission coolers. You could get
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  • Installation Instruction Help For Derale Transmission Cooler # D13504 on a 2007 Chevy Avalanche
  • To help you install the Derale Transmission Cooler # D13504 on your 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, I was able to locate a similar installation video as well as the actual installation instructions, both of which can assist you. To give you a better feel of the installation process, the video I have attached is a similar transmission cooler from Derale, part # D12906 on a 2005 Chevy Avalanche - according to my contact at Derale, the installation of the # D12906 is almost identical to the installati
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  • Value of Installing a Power Steering Cooler on 2005 Honda Odyssey That Will Not be Used to Tow
  • There is almost always a value in reducing the operating temperatures of the fluids in a vehicle. This is particularly true when it will bear the burden of towing, but it remains true for vehicles like yours that will not tow a trailer. The climate in your area may also play a role in determining the merits of a power steering, oil or transmission fluid cooler. In areas with high outside temperatures, fluid coolers are often considered essential by many drivers. I have included a link to an FAQ
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  • What to do if a Transmission Cooler Line Comes off and Fluid is Leaked
  • It really is hard to say, your best bet would be to repair the line if you have not already. Fill the transmission up with the appropriate amount of fluid and then take it to a transmission repair shop to have them check it out. Hopefully you get lucky, but there could be a wide range of potential internal problems depending on how long the vehicle was attempted to be driven and the temperature of the transmission.
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  • What is the Thickness of the Derale Low-Profile Sandwich Adapter # D25772
  • The thickness of the Derale Low-Profile Sandwich Adapter # D25772 that you referenced is 1 inch and the diameter of the # D25772 is 2-15/16 inches across the width of it. I did some research and it looks like the oil filter for you 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has the same thread size of 20 mm x 1.5 mm.
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  • What Transmission Cooler to Use on a 2013 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab 4x4 Without a towing package
  • If the aftermarket part you install on your vehicle is both installed correctly and operates within the parameters of the intent, then, the following law which was enacted in 1975 holds true: Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the pro
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  • Is a Transmission Cooler Required for a 1992 Dodge B250 V8 for Towing a 1500 lb Tent Trailer
  • Adding a transmission cooler is never a bad idea. Anytime you are towing a trailer, the engine and transmission have to work harder. Keeping your transmission fluid at a lower temperature will prolong the life of your transmission. One factor that you can look at to determine if a supplemental transmission cooler would be absolutely necessary is the towing capacity of your 1992 Dodge B250. If the weight of your tent trailer is near the towing capacity of your van, I would strongly recommend
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  • 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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  • Will a Remote Oil Filter Mount Fit a 1999 Harley Davidson Fatboy
  • The Derale Remote Oil Filter Mount, # D25751, will accept an engine filter thread size of 3/4-16. The only other size we have is an engine filter thread size of 13/16-16 like # D25728. You will need to check the filter thread size used by your Harley filter to determine fit.
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 1990 Dodge Caravan
  • There are several coolers recommended for your 1990 Dodge Caravan. I have incldued a link to them for you. The type of coolant the vehicle uses is not a factor. Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific and are flow through devices with no moving parts so the type of fluid and the vehicle are not issues. We recommend installing the largest cooler that will fit in the vehicle. This is because transmission fluid cannot be over cooled and because a larger cooler will be more efficient. The m
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  • Comparing Derale Radiator Fans # D18217 and # D16217
  • Radiator fan # D18217 includes rods and pads for mounting whereas fan # D16217 includes a mounting kit made up of more pieces. I have included a picture that shows the mounting hardware included with each fan. The additional hardware included with the D16217 fan would be for someone who cannot or does not want to attach the fan using just the simple rods and pads.
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  • Will Derale Remote Engine Oil Cooler Installation Kit, # D15751, Fit a 1985 GMC S-15 with 2.8 Liter
  • The 2.8 liter GM motor for the 1985 GMC S-15 uses a filter thread size of 18 x 1.5mm and O-ring size of 2-3/4 inches. The Derale Remote Engine Oil Cooler Installation Kit, # D15751, has multiple thread and O-ring sizes including the ones needed to install it on your S-15.
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SL
  • The most popular supplemental transmission cooler for a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is Derale cooler # D13503 that you have referenced. With any transmission cooler installation you will need to install the system in line with the factory lines. Installation is different on every vehicle but I have included a link to some videos showing typical installations to give you an idea of how it works.
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  • Do Derale Transmission Coolers have Thermostats
  • The transmission cooler # D13504 by itself will allow fluid to flow through it all the time, it does not have a thermostat to allow fluid to only flow through it at certain temperatures. What you can do is add the Fluid Control Thermostat Kit, # D13011. This will only allow fluid to flow to the cooler once the fluid temperature reaches 180 degrees. You will also need mounting bracket # D25793.
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  • Radiator Adapter Fitting Options for a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 4.6L V6
  • I am not familiar with a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 4.6L V6 engine, so I did some research, but I was still not able to find a model that came with a 4.6L V6 engine. According to my contact at Derale, the 5/8 Inch Inverted Flare Fittings, # D13018, that you purchased should fit the 2012 and 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3L V6. My contact at Derale also told me that they have not received any information that the fitting sizes have changed on this truck. The adapter fittings that you purchased were
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  • Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2003 Acura MDX
  • Auxiliary transmission coolers will not usually look like factory transmission coolers. The Derale Transmission Cooler # D13501 that you referenced will work for you and I would recommend you install it downstream from your factory controller, meaning that the fluid will go from your factory cooler to the # D13501 and then back to the transmission. This kit comes with everything you will need to complete the installation. Check out the FAQ articles and installation video for this product that
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  • How Many Centimeters is the Derale High-Temperature Replacement Hose
  • The Derale High-Temperature Replacement Hose # D13003 that you referenced is 4 feet long. 4 feet equals 122 centimeters.
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  • Installation of a Derale Series Transmission Cooler on a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country
  • I did some checking on your vehicle and your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country is set up so that only a qualified Chrysler mechanic could check the fluid level. In this situation I would have to recommend you have a qualified mechanic install the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler # D13503 just so you can get the fluid level right.
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  • Transmission Cooler, Power Steering Cooler and Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2005 Acura MDX
  • In order to pick out the best possible transmission cooler and power steering cooler for your application you are going to need see how much room you have too work with in front of radiator. If you have room for it I would recommend you get a Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13503. This cooler measures 11 inches wide by 8-3/4 inches tall by 7/8 inches deep. For a power steering cooler I would go with a Derale Dual-Pass Heat Sink Cooler # D13260. But like with transmi
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2013 Nissan Frontier
  • A lot of vehicles have external transmission coolers similar to the Derale Transmission Cooler # D13501 that you referenced. Some of these coolers are adequate for towing whereas others do not keep the fluid cool enough. My understanding is that there are two transmission coolers on your 2013 Nissan Frontier. One larger one integrated into the radiator and a smaller one downstream of that one. What we often recommend is installing a larger auxiliary cooler downstream of the cooler in the r
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  • Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2010 Chevy Avalanche 1500
  • When choosing a transmission cooler, the best practice is to go with the largest and most efficient cooler that will fit in the available space. The ideal mounting location for a transmission cooler is directly behind the grille, in front of the a/c condenser and radiator. If the available space will accommodate the 11 by 12 inch by 7/8 inch thick size of the # D13504 you mentioned, the # D13504 would be your best choice. I would also recommend the # D13035 Snap-In Radiator Adapter Fitting
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  • Transmission Cooler for 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • The Derale # D12906 is a universal-fit aftermarket part that will fit your 2007 Grand Cherokee if the space behind the grille and in front of the A/C condenser and radiator can accommodate its 13 by 7-3/4 inch dimensions. If the available space is to small to allow installation of the D12906, we have smaller plate-fin style coolers like part # D13502 that are actually more efficient at cooling your transmission fluid. This cooler would typically be installed so it would be last in line on the re
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  • Is Additional Transmission Fluid Needed when Adding a Transmission Cooler to a 2005 Acura MDX
  • Since you will be increasing the capacity of the system, you will need to add some additional transmission fluid to top off the system. The amount varies but usually about 1/2 a pint to a quart is needed. You will just need to check it once everything is installed and fill it to the factory fill line on the dip stick.
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  • Tips for Installing a Transmission Cooler On a 2006 GMC Savana Van with 5.3L Engine
  • We have several videos showing typical transmission cooler installation but none with your exact vehicle. However, since transmission coolers are not vehicle specific, installation is virtually the same on all vehicles. Some might require additional fitting and flaring lines, others do not. The fittings and the mounting locations are going to be what is different amongst different vehicles but otherwise the videos I have linked will be a good guide. I have also linked an FAQ article on transm
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