Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for GM

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• Best Solution for Lowering Vehicle Temperatures When Towing
  The added stress from trailer towing usually shows up as an increased transmission temperature. I am not sure if the gauge you're referring to is displaying engine coolant temperature or if you have one that shows transmission temperature. We do offer Derale Class III transmission cooler # D12903 for your 5.3L Yukon XL which measures a generous 15-1/4 x 7-1/2. This can be mounted in front of your AC condenser to provide supplemental transmission cooling after the OEM cooler in the radiator...
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• Transmission Cooler for 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500HD
  Thanks for your kind words! I'd recommend going with a transmission cooler. Unless you live in a far northern location that has freezing temperatures most of the year, we typically recommend going with the largest transmission cooler that will fit in the available space on the front of your radiator directly behind the grille. I'd recommend the Derale # D13504 which measures 11x12 inches which would provide plenty of cooling. If you have 5/8 inch hex fittings on your transmission lines,...
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• Engine Oil and Transmission Fluid Combination Cooer for a 2006 Chevy Avalanche
  for a remote combination oil and transmission fluid cooler I recommend # D15230. You will also need installation kit # D13006 and oil cooler kit # D15752. This is a thermostatic oil cooler kit so the thermostat will be associated with the engine oil temperature and it will activate once the temperature reaches 180 degrees so it will be perfect for your application. To make installation of the transmission cooler part I recommend adding fitting # D13035 for the 5.3 liter motor or # D13018...
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• Fittings for Installing Transmission Cooler on 1996 Chevrolet Silverado
  The Delrale # D13018 Adapter Fittings for GM, are the correct fittings for installing a secondary transmission cooler on your 1996 Chevrolet Silverado.
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2001 GMC 2500 HD Currently Running Over 250 Degrees
  For your 2001 GMC 2500 HD Sierra, I recommend the Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for GM # D13018 along with the Derale 16-Pass Electra-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit w/ Fan, 8 AN Inlets - Class V # D15900. This unit can be mounted anywhere you have space and has an in-line thermostat to shut off at 180 degrees to conserve energy. This will be a high efficiency cooler that can be mounted anywhere.
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• What Adapters Are Needed To Install Transmission Cooler on 2009 GMC Sierra
  For installation of a transmission cooler on your 2009 GMC Sierra with the 4.3L V6 engine you will use the Derale Radiator Adapter, part # D13018. If you have the V8 engine ( 4.8L, 5.3L, or 6.0L) you will use the Derale Radiator Adapter, part # D13035. I have posted a photo to show the typical transmission cooler installation. For your Sierra you will use the correct Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings (# D13018, or # D13035) for the engine you have, then install the adapter in the radiator...
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• Transmission Cooler and Fitting Adapter Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 4.3 Liter
  Actually the hose fitting for installing a transmission cooler in your 2015 Chevy Silverado is the part # D13035 and not the # D13018 that you referenced. A popular cooler for your vehicle is the part # D13503.
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• How Does Derale Radiator Fitting for Transmission Coolers Install on a 2002 Chevy S10 2.2 Liter
  The Derale transmission cooler fitting # D13018 is listed as a fit for your 2002 Chevy S10 2.2 liter. The fittings thread onto steel transmission lines and in the radiator so you will not have to flare the lines. I included a picture that illustrates this.
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
  Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific so you can install any one that will fit including # D13504. For the 6.0 liter engine you may need fitting # D13035. If you have a hard metal line and do not want to use the fitting, you could cut the metal line, flare it, and use hose clamps. The transmission cooler comes with hose, clamps, and mounting hardware. It also includes an Insta-dapt radiator adapter. This adapter is if you have a rubber line, not a metal line, so you can use the...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 1998 Chevy K1500 Series Truck
  Factory transmission coolers are adequate at best at keeping the transmission fluid within the optimum 160 to 200 degrees F range. Adding a supplemental cooler is a good idea, especially since transmission fluid cannot be over cooled. If you do towing, hauling, or are otherwise looking to get the most life out of your transmission then adding a supplemental cooler would be a great idea. Cooler # D13504 is a good choice. To avoid having to cut and flare lines I recommend adding hose fitting...
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• Can the Auxiliary Transmission Cooler be Bypassed on a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71
  Yes, you can bypass the auxiliary transmission cooler on your 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 but you will need an adapter to do so, the Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for GM part # D13018 which goes straight on the radiator and allows you to hook up the new lines without any splicing. We typically recommend you just install the new one in-line with the old one. However, if you choose not to then I recommend using a cooler with sufficient capacity such as the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission...
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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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• Are Special Fittings Required to Install a Transmission Cooler on a 1996 GMC Yukon 5.7L 4x4
  It looks like for a 1996 GMC Yukon with 4-wheel drive and the 5.7 liter motor you will need fittings # D13018 to install the transmission cooler without having to cut and flare any lines. I have linked a video showing installation of a cooler you can use as a guide.
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 1998 Chevy 1500 Truck with 5.7 Liter Engine
  Transmission coolers are pretty universal in the vehicles they can fit. The part # D13504 would be an excellent choice for your 1998 Chevy Silverado 5.7 liter. I attached an install video that shows it being installed in a similar larger GM SUV. You would also want the fitting part # D13018 so that you don't have to cut any metal lines.
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• WhichTransmission Cooler Fittings for a 2007 GMC Truck
  I spoke with my contact at the manufacturer and he said that there are 3 main types of fittings that GM used during that year and that it was more or less random for the GM trucks so you may need any one of the three types. The three types are the fittings that were used are the fitting supplied with the cooler, a snap in style fitting, item # D13035, and the Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for GM, item # D13018. I believe the last style of fitting is the fitting your truck will need....
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• Installing A Transmission Cooler On A 2007 Chevy Express 3500 6.0L Roadtrek Conversion Van
  To determine what kind of transmission cooler you will need depends on how much weight you will be towing and where you will be towing. Also, you will also want to measure the area in front of the AC condenser to see what size cooler will fit on your 2007 Chevy. I am sending a link to a FAQ page that will give you information on transmission coolers. The GTW rating is the Gross Towing Weight capacity. This is the weight of the trailer, including the load in the trailer. This will help...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
  For your 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 I would recommend the larger transmission cooler part # D13504 as basically the larger the cooler you have the better, and your truck would have room for it's size of 11" Wide x 12" tall x 7/8" deep. For a fitting that would allow you to install the cooler without having to cut or flare any lines you would want the part # D13018. Keeping the transmission fluid cool is the greatest way to prolong the life of the transmission as heat is a transmission's worst enemy.
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 6.0 Liter
  Adding a supplemental cooler is a good idea, but you do not have to replace the factory one unless there is something wrong with it. You can add an additional cooler to work with the factory cooler for the optimum amount of cooling. When looking at transmission coolers I recommend going with the largest one that will fit in the available space in the engine compartment. There are 3 main locations a cooler can go: the most efficient is in front of the air conditioner condenser core/directly...
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• How Would a Derale Transmission Cooler # D13504 Install onto a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500
  The optimum mounting location for a Derale Transmission Coolers, part # D13504, on your 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 5.3 liter engine would be in front of your radiator and AC condenser as you would get the most airflow to the cooler there. I attached an FAQ article on transmission coolers for you that you should find informative also. When you mount the # D13504 you will use the included Insta-dapt radiator adapters that will get passed through the fins of the # D13504 and then will...
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• Identifying Transmission Lines on a 2003 Chevy Silverado with 5.3 Liter and Cooler Recommendations
  I had a vehicle with this same engine and had a transmission cooler to it. The easiest way to find the correct lines going to and from the transmission is to start the motor and put it in drive for about 10 seconds or so. Then, put the vehicle back in park and turn off the motor. Under the truck feel both lines from the transmission. One will be warmer the other cooler to the touch. The cooler one is the return line. A supplemental cooler installs in line after the factory cooler. So the...
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• Solution For 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L Overheating When Towing 4,000 lb Trailer Up a Grade
  If you are pulling a trailer under the towing capacities of your 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, the engine temperature of the truck should not overheat. I would recommend having the vehicle looked over by your GMC dealership. What I would recommend is adding a combination transmission and oil cooler, as well as a cooling fan. This will cool the transmission fluid, the engine oil, and engine. For this, I would recommend the Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, part # D15903. You...
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• Recommended Transmission Fluid and Engine Oil Cooler for a 2013 Chevrolet Express Van 3500
  I have exactly what you will need to keep both the engine oil and transmission fluid cool in your 2013 Chevrolet Express Van 3500 but a remote cooler will not be necessary. Instead, I recommend using the Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler part # D15902. As long as you have at least 17" wide x 12-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep of space to mount the cooler behind your grille and in front of your radiator/condenser then it will work well for you. You can expect a drop in engine oil...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for a 2007 Cadillac Escalade
  The great news is that we do have transmission coolers to help you out. You will have to do some measuring in your engine though to see what will fit. Transmission coolers are universal fit so there is no "exact" fit for your 2007 Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2L V8 Engine. There is a little more into selecting the best transmission cooler than what the size of it is. I am attaching a helpful article that goes over the different kinds of coolers and what their advantages are. One of the...
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• Where is the Transmission Return Line on a GMC Sonoma
  I really wish I knew exactly which transmission line on your GMC Sonoma was the return line but unfortunately, I do not have this information. However, if you drive the vehicle around the block and then grab each of the two transmission lines that lead in and out of the radiator that should give you a very good idea of which is which. The return line should be considerably cooler. Please note that in order to install a transmission cooler on a GMC Sonoma you may also need to use the Derale...
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