Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for GM
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- Transmission Coolers
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Quickly and easily install your new transmission cooler without having to go through the hassle of cutting and flaring lines. Fittings are designed to work specifically with your vehicle's radiator.
Features:
- Connects radiator to transmission cooler quickly and easily - no cutting or flaring lines
Specs:
- 5/8" Inverted flare fittings
- 1-Year warranty
13018 Derale GM Radiator Adapter
Hidden Hitch # HH41411
Hayden Automotive # 390
Item # D13018
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Video Transcript for Review of Derale Transmission Cooler Adapter Fittings for GM - D13018
Michael Hi there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to take a quick look at these Derale radiator adaptor fittings. These are going to make it much easier for you to install your new transmission cooler without having to go through the hassle of cutting and flaring your lines. These fittings are designed specifically to work with your 1996 with your 1996 and newer GM trucks with a 3/8 3/8 inch line. And this will connect your radiator to your transmission cooler without having to do any of those cutting and flaring steps.
These are 5/8 inch inverter, flare fittings. So they are going to just slide right in place and connect very easily for you, to save you a little bit of hassle and a few steps there. So if you are looking to add a new transmission cooler to your GM, this is going to be a great way to make that process a lot easier and quicker for you. So that's going to complete our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com.
Thanks for watching..
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Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for GM - D13018
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (40 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install your new transmission cooler without having to go through the hassle of cutting and flaring lines. Fittings are designed to work specifically with your vehicle's radiator.by: DSJ06/01/2021
So far the trans cooler has been working well. I also used the adapters. Both products are doing well after 1500 miles or so and many hills, mountains, and trailering.
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100 happy with the trans cooler and adapter set. Temp stays nice and cool. Puts me at ease when towing my trailer.
DSJ - 06/02/2022by: Henri04/25/2022
Great cooler upgrade for my 1997 GMC Yukon! Little delivery damage, but was so easy to bend those fins back to original shape so no worries!
Nice that you had proper dimension measurements online, so it was easy to figure out what kind I can fit in my truck. Complete kit had everything I needed to get it done!
Modified old cooler bracket little bit and that was it. Works great!
by: Clinton05/18/2022
Very handy for unique installations fo transmission coolers
by: Anton 03/04/2023
Worked just as needed
by: Don 08/26/2022
Will make the installation of the trans cooler easier
by: Obie10/09/2022
Just received my order today. I haven't installed the parts yet. They appear to be high quality though.
by: C Mobbs Sr09/15/2016
Got those radiator fitting male an female for my 97 Chevrolet ,worked perfect d13018 made easy job out of hooking up my trans cooler ! A must have .just wish I had got my trans cooler from etrailer they are a great company .so if you gonna put a trans cooler own you GM truck take my word for it you best go to trailer! Won't be sorry, thanks
by: Tommy M01/16/2021
2002 GMC Sonoma installed Tranny cooler no high temps when towing 2014 178 R-Pod
Comments
We have traveled over 4500 miles and all has worked great for us.
Tommy M - 01/20/2022by: Gregory06/15/2020
Pro help online to order. Trans cooler shipped right away.
Installed and working perfectly.
by: Tim Hansen08/29/2011
It looks like from reading the matierl if one is using the cooler in series with the factory cooler this adapter is not needed.
Thus I would like to return, but I fear the shipping cost will not make sense, dollar wise...
Thus the recommendation should state if you are adding a cooler to your system where one does not already exist, then you'll need this adapter.
So if your adding to an already existing system, you do not need the adapter.
by: David08/23/2017
Have I gotten my refund for trans cooler fittings that weren't needed? 1994 k1500 trans cooler is working great.
by: William03/05/2022
Work as advertised
by: Carlos 12/27/2021
Great buying experience, will definitely be a go to company for future purchases
by: Anthony08/09/2019
Worked out great for installing the extra trans cooler.
by: Kevin06/15/2013
Great product, very happy with it. Etrailer shipped it right away.
by: Mike McG06/25/2011
These fittings made connecting the hoses to the steel transmission lines very easy - glad I bought them! I recommend getting them.
by: Scott06/10/2011
The adapter fitting did not fit my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 w/ 5.3 liter engine and factory trailer package.
by: Rod Y04/12/2012
I purchased these fittings thinking these would fit my GM product. NOT.......These are 3/8 and looks like the fit the truck series only as stated on the package. Be aware
by: John 08/18/2021
Didn't use.
by: Rob P.09/29/2016
Exactly as described. Needed for my 2002 GM truck application
by: Roy01/28/2018
Does exactly what it is intended to do. It keeps the temp down while towing. Very easy to install as well.
by: Mike E.09/07/2013
Exact fit for my 2000 Chevy Silverado. What a time saver. I am glad that etrailer suggested these.
by: Mario07/09/2018
A must if your upgrading. Fits like a glove.
by: Scott G.07/12/2017
Excellent product it is performing flawlessly
by: Cecil01/06/2021
Well worth the investment
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