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• Suitability of Derale Transmission Cooler, Part # D13503, for 2010 Toyota Rav4 Limited V6
  Transmission coolers are not vehicle-specific, so you are free to select any one that will fit into the available space in front of your air conditioning condenser. In the world of coolers bigger is better. The particular Derale cooler you reviewed, the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Class III, part # D13503, is a substantial unit that measures 11 x 8-3/4 x 7/8 inches. This will do an excellent job of cooling your Rav4 transmission. It includes the Derale Insta-Dapt radiator adapter that...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica
  A transmission cooler is always a good idea if you are towing. Overheating is one of the biggest causes for transmission failure because your transmission relies on the transmission fluid to stay cool. The added stress from towing a trailer on the engine and transmission will cause the transmission fluid to heat up more than normal. It is a good idea to get the largest transmission cooler possible because transmission fluid cannot be cooled too much, however, you will be limited by the...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendations for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L
  When it comes to installing an aftermarket transmission cooler you will want to choose the largest and highest rated transmission cooler that will fit on your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L because transmission fluid cannot be over cooled. Aftermarket transmission coolers are supplemental coolers and are designed to be install in-line with your factory transmission coolers return line. Transmission coolers with fans like the Derale 16-Pass Electra-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler...
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• Fitting Adapter for Transmission Cooler to Go From 5/16 inch Hose to 11/32 inch
  Since you have 5/16 inch lines and the hose that comes with the kit is 11/32 the fitting you need is the part # D13031 which is designed just for this. The cooler can install vertically or horizontally too. Either way will work just as fine.
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Small Travel Trailer with a 1996 Toyota Tacoma
  The towing capacity of your 1996 Toyota Tacoma will depend on if your truck has a V6 or a 4 cylinder and if it is a 4X4 or a 4X2. I have listed the towing capacities of the different options for the Toyota Tacoma below. 4X4 V6 - 8,300 lbs 4X4 4 Cyl. - 7,400 lbs 4X2 V6 - 8,300 lbs 4X2 4 Cyl. - 3,500 lbs You can verify the towing capacity of your truck by checking your owners manual or contacting a local Toyota dealer with your vehicle identification number. Toyota also places a few restrictions...
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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 Installation Tips for a 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, # D13503, would be a great choice for your 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, as long as there is room in front of the radiator and ac condenser for the cooler to mount. Measure to be sure before purchasing, but most likely you will have plenty of room. The best tip I can give is to do some research on your vehicle. Check the radiator fittings and see if there are NPT (national pipe thread) fittings or Inverted flare fittings. Your vehicle...
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• How to Install a Transmission Cooler on a 2016 Honda Pilot with the 9 Speed Transmission
  I spoke to my contact at Derale and although they have not had a chance to physically test their transmission coolers on the 9 speed transmission in your 2016 Honda Pilot yet, I do believe we have an option for you that will allow you to install the cooler. What you are going to want to do is install the Derale Transmission Line Compression Fitting Kit part # D13031 for 5/16" to 3/8" or part # D13032 for 3/8" to 3/8". The compression fitting side will need to be attached to the smooth steel...
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• Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
  If you were looking for a transmission cooler for your 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, then I would recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler, # D13502, that you referenced. This transmission cooler is rated for up to 6,000 lbs and the ideal installation location is in front of the AC condenser or radiator. The installation process could take some time for someone who does not have experience installing aftermarket coolers in vehicles. For those who are mechanically inclined,...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado with 4.3 Liter Engine
  When it comes to transmission coolers, I recommend choosing the largest transmission cooler that will fit into the available space. The ideal place to install a transmission cooler is directly behind the grill, in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. I would recommend measuring the available space so you know what size cooler to look at. For your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado with the 4.3 liter engine, the Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13503, that you referenced would be a good choice....
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• Transmission Cooler for 2003 Toyota Tundra with 4.7L Engine
  Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific items, so the idea is to choose the largest, most efficient cooler that will fit in the space available. The best and most efficient place to mount a transmission cooler is directly behind the grille in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. If the space available will accommodate its 11 x 11-3/8 inch dimensions, the Derale # D13614 would be an excellent choice. The fittings needed will depend on the diameter of your transmission lines. For...
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• Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler Installation on a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
  The Combination Engine Oil and Transmission Cooler you purchased, # D15902, will work great on your 2007 Suburban, provided that there is 2 inches of clearance below the OEM oil filter for installation of the sandwich adapter and installation and removal of the filter and there is room for the oil cooler hose to be routed when the sandwich adapter is installed. Lets break the installation down to engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler separately since the combo you purchased is...
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• What Is Included In The Derale Transmission Line Compression Fitting Kit # D13031
  The Derale Transmission Line Compression Fitting Kit, part # D13031, will include the 3/8 inch NPT hose barb fitting with adapter, the compression sleeve, and the female thread connector for the 5/16 inch transmission line. It is just one universal transmission line fitting to connect a 5/16 inch transmission line to a 3/8 inch NPT fitting.
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• Adapters For Transmission Cooler Lines On 2003 4.2 Inline 6 Chevy Trailblazer
  For your 2003 4.2 I6 Chevy Trailblazer with 4L60 automatic transmission, I recommend the Derale Snap-In Radiator Adapter Fitting for GM # D13035 to connect to your radiator and use a hose. For your other adapters, you will need to measure each line. We have compression fittings for most sizes. Based on other Chevy vehicles, you may need the Derale Transmission Line Compression Fitting Kit - 1/2" Line to 1/2" NPT Barb # D13033, the Derale Transmission Line Compression Fitting Kit -...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 4.8L Towing a Travel Trailer
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler, # D13504, would work great on your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 4.8L when towing your 6,000 lb travel trailer. This transmission cooler has an efficient plate-fin design allowing you to use a smaller size transmission cooler without sacrificing performance. This cooler does include a hose and universal adapter fitting, but if you would like a vehicle specific fitting you can use the Derale Snap-In Adapter Fitting for GM, # D13035, and...
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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...
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• Correct Transmission Line Fittings to Install Transmission Cooler on 2009 Chevy Traverse
  According to Derale, the correct fitting to install the D13504 cooler in your 2009 Traverse would be part # D13035, if the return transmission line is attached to the radiator using an E-clip. You would need two of them. If the connection does not use an E-clip, you would need to use a compression fitting. The correct fitting will depend on the outside diameter of your transmission lines. For a 5/16 inch line use part # D13031, for a 3/8 inch line use # D13032 and for 1/2 inch line use...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2009 Yukon XL SLT 5.3 Towing an 8000 lb Camper
  When it comes to transmission coolers, I recommend choosing the largest transmission cooler that will fit into the available space. The ideal place to install a transmission cooler is directly behind the grill, in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. I would recommend measuring the available space so you know what size cooler to look at. For your 2009 GMC Yukon XL SLT with the 5.3 liter engine, I would recommend using the Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13504. This is a class IV cooler...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
  For your 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, I would recommend installing the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler, # D13503. The main difference between this transmission cooler and # D13303 is the design. The plate-fin design is more efficient that the tube-fin design because they force fluid between much smaller plates that agitate the fluid. The fluid leaving the plate-fin style is cooler because the smaller, flatter plates allow more fluid to contact the aluminum surface inside the...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2013 Kia Sportage Towing 1500 lb Travel Trailer
  A transmission cooler is not a vehicle specific item. For best results, we recommend installing the transmission cooler directly behind the vehicle grille, directly in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. We recommend going with the largest cooler that will fit in the available space. If you have enough room to accommodate its 8-3/4x11 inch size, the # D13503 cooler would work very well for you. If your Sportage has 5/16 inch transmission lines, I'd also recommend using two of the #...
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• What Size Transmission Lines are on a 2006 Chrysler Sebring with a 2.7L V6 Engine
  The Derale Transmission Line Compression Fitting Kit is designed to allow for you to connect a rubber hose to a steel line. The lines coming from the transmission are generally steel and the aftermarket transmission coolers will almost always use rubber hoses therefore, a fitting to connect the factory steel transmission cooler lines to the rubber hoses on an aftermarket transmission cooler is needed. The factory steel transmission lines on your 2006 Chrysler Sebring are most likely a...
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• How to Tap into Transmission Fluid Return Line on a 2012 Ford Expedition for a Transmission Cooler
  The line that you will need to tap into is the transmission fluid return line. The easiest way to determine the return line on your 2012 Ford Expedition transmission is to start the truck, shift into drive but do not go anywhere. After about 15 seconds or so put the truck back in park and apply the emergency brake. Turn off the truck. Out of the 2 hoses attached to the transmission, one should be warmer than the other. The one that is cooler is the return line. You can use radiator adapter...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2006 Pontiac Vibe AWD with a 1.8L Engine
  Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific, however to optimize efficiency you would want to use the largest transmission cooler available, and mount in the optimal place on your vehicle. The most efficient mounting position is considered to be between the grille and the AC condenser core. Considering the space that is available for you to mount a transmission cooler is most likely limited on your 2006 Pontiac Vibe I recommend either the Derale 9000 Plate and Fin Transmission Cooler...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler and Parts Needed for Installation on 2011 GMC Sierra
  For your 2011 GMC Sierra I recommend using a Derale 10,000 Series Stacked-Plate Cooler with -10 AN Fittings, like # D52510. I spoke with my contact at Derale and he said these coolers are popular among Allison transmission owners. When choosing a transmission cooler, the largest cooler that will fit in the space available in your engine compartment is typically the best. Generally speaking, the larger the cooler the better the cooler performance. A stacked-plate cooler is the most efficient...
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