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Preserve the life of your transmission and improve towing performance with a transmission cooler. Protect your vehicle's warranty or simply give your vehicle a boost with a simple to use addition to any towing set up. Push on fittings and three mounting positions ensure a hassle-free installation, while varying performance levels allow you to match the transmission cooler to your specific towing needs.

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Transmission Cooler Installation - 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche

Today on our 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, we'll be installing the Derale Transmission Cooler, part number D12906. We'll also be using the Derale Universal Mount Kit, part number D13002 and the GM Radiator Adaptor, part number D13035.Now our truck has had some modifications so the removal of the grill is different than normal, so we will not be showing it. With our grill out of the way, we'll go ahead and test fit the cooler.After finding a good spot for our cooler, using a couple of bolts and nuts we purchased separately, we'll attach the Derale brackets to the cooler. At this point, we want to leave the brackets loose until theyre mounted to the vehicle. We can go ahead and attach the rubber line to the cooler as well using two of the worm clamps. It also may be necessary to use some transmission fluid as lubricant to get the line around the fittings.We can now tighten down the worm clamp securing the rubber line to our cooler.


Transmission Cooler Installation - 2006 Honda Pilot

Today on our 2006 Honda Pilot we'll be installing the Derale Series 8000 plate thin transmission cooler kit with barbed inlets for class three, part number D13503. Now to begin our installation we'll need to remove the undercarriage panel here. We'll remove the 16 push pin clips which hold the panel in place. We can then bring the panel down and place it off to the side for re-installation later. We'll next need to remove the front fascia from the vehicle. We'll remove the two 10 millimeter bolts here on the drivers side where we can then move over to the passenger side and remove the two 10 millimeter bolts holding it in.


Transmission Cooler Installation - 2011 Chevrolet Suburban

Today on our 2011 Chevy Suburban, we'll be installing the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler, part number D13503. To gain access to the front of the vehicle near the radiator, we're going to remove the front clip. To do this, there are multiple fasteners along the top edge of the front clip. We'll go ahead and remove those first. Next, we'll move to the wheel well where there are multiple push pin and screw-in fasteners to remove. Now, we'll go ahead and get underneath the vehicle where we'll have several more fasteners that need to be removed.


Transmission Cooler Installation - 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Today on our 2004 Chevy Trailblazer we'll be installing the Durale Series 8000 Plate-fin Transmission Cooler Kit, part number D13503. Before we can begin installing the cooler, we'll fist need to go ahead and gain accessto the front radiator and/or A/C cooler. To do this we'll go ahead and remove the frontbumper cover and the grille. Starting with the front bumper cover underneath, we'll goahead and remove the two fasteners here on the driver's side, securing the bumpercover to the bumper structure. We've got a push-pin fastener we'll remove first andthen a bolt. Now we'll go ahead and repeat the same process on the passenger's side.Next we have four push-pin fasteners located near the license plate bracket that willneed to be removed.


Transmission Cooler Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Uplander

Speaker: Today on our 2006 Chevrolet Uplander well be installing the Derale transmission cooler kit with barbed inlets part number d13502. Well begin the installation by removing the under carriage air dam. There are four bolts holding it on. After removing it well undo the clips holding the wiring harness here to move it out of the way. You can then see the two transmission oil cooler lines running on the inside of the radiator. Well now move underneath the hood here on top.


Transmission Cooler Installation - 2008 Jeep Liberty

Today, on this 2008 Jeep Liberty were going to install part number D13053 from Derale, their transmission cooler. Our first step to installing it is we have to remove the grill so theres more working room to install the cooler. Well remove a variety of fasteners, and then we can go ahead and remove the grill. Well go ahead and add the hoses to our transmission cooler now. Well use a little bit of transmission fluid to lubricate the bar fitting as we install our lines. Now transmission cooler is going to sit a little bit farther away from our connection than normal, so were actually going to add a second length of hose to it, now the part number HH41102.


Transmission Cooler Installation - 2003 GMC Yukon XL

Today on our 2003 GMC Yukon XL, were going to install the Derale Performance Transmission Oil Cooler, part number D13504. Weve added a few additional parts to make it easier for us to install this kit through transmission line universal fittings, part number D13032 and additional hose to go from where we tap in to the manufacturers transmission line to our cooler, part number D13003. To start, weve already raised the vehicle up and were getting underneath of it. To give us some little working room, were going to go ahead and remove the rock guard for the total of five attachment points here for our rock guard. Next, well need to locate the vehicle transmission lines. These two lines here run from the radiator cooler to the transmission.


Derale Transmission Coolers D13503 Review

Demot-Derale-Transmission-Coolers-D13503 Today we have Derale Series 8000 Plate Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, part number D13503. The kit comes with a transmission cooler, a new line, a hose clamp kit for attaching the new lines, and a mounting kit for the transmission cooler itself. It comes with these long post zips that work as a zip tie to secure this in front of your AC condenser. Transmission coolers are universal fit items. They are not vehicle specific; they are designed to fit anywhere there is space. In order to make sure it will fit your vehicle you want to find a spot where you want to mount a transmission cooler, and measure it to make sure there is adequate room.


Derale Transmission Coolers D13504 Review

Today we have Derale Series 8000 Plate Fin Transmission Cooler Kit with Barb Inlets, part number D13504. In addition to the transmission cooler itself, you also get a new line, some hose clamps and attaching kit to help make the connections, and finally you get a mounting kit for mounting the transmission cooler on top of your AC condenser or radiator. These attachments sort of work like a zip tie does, and theres little foam blocks to put in between to pad the transmission cooler on top of the AC condenser. Transmission coolers are universal fit items, they are not vehicle specific, so to make sure it is going to fit your vehicle you need to measure the area where you plan on mounting the transmission cooler. Were go ahead and give you an idea of the size of this cooler. It measures about 11 inches wide by about 12 inches tall, and its right at 7/8ths to an inch thick.


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Transmission Coolers Questions and Answers

  • Recommended Transmission Coolers for 2012 Chevy Traverse Pulling 3700 lb Camper
  • Towing in mountainous areas can be hard on a transmission, so installing a cooler is an inexpensive way to provide protection. The most efficient place to install a transmission cooler is directly behind the grille, in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. We recommend measuring the available space in this area, and then choosing the largest transmission cooler that will fit. The # D13501 is a great choice, but if you have the available space, I would go with the # D13502 which measures 11
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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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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