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• Weight Distribution System for 8000 lb Boat/Trailer w/ Surge Coupler Towed by 2004 Chevy Avalanche
  As a starting point, I would recommend finding the exact as-towed weight and tongue weight of the boat and trailer. This is an important consideration in choosing a weight distribution system, as well as determining if you are exceeding the towing capacity of the Avalanche. According to my research, the towing capacity varied from 7100 up to 12000 lbs depending on how the truck was equipped. Exceeding the manufacturer stated towing capacity is not recommended. For best performance, you...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for a 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup with the 5.7L V8 Engine
  For the 5.7L V8 engine in your 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup, I recommend taking a look at the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets part # D13504. This transmission cooler features a plate-fin technology which is one of the most efficient types of transmission coolers. The larger surface area (132 c.i.) will do an excellent job of keep the transmission fluid cool while towing your camper. The best place to install this cooler would be in front of the radiator/condensor...
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• Installation Of Transmission Cooler With -6 AN Fittings On 2005 Chevy Silverado With 6.6L V8 Diesel
  -6 AN fittings are a specific threaded fitting size. The Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit w/ Fan, -6 AN Inlets - Class V # D13960 has the specific fittings you mentioned but it also comes with the barb fittings that simply use a hose clamp. On this cooler, the lines attach to the sides of the cooler. This transmission cooler has internal turbulators for superior heat transfer. I've attached an installation video of a similar transmission cooler for you to view. For...
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• Can a Supplemental Transmission Cooler be Used to Bypass Factory Cooler on 1996 Chevy K1500
  A lot of people want to bypass the factory transmission coolers located inside the radiator. It is permissible to do so provided that the cooler is efficient enough. For this we recommend either going with the largest cooler that will fit in the engine compartment or the most efficient design. The most efficient design is a stacked plate such as # D13403. If you want to go with a plate fin design you can use # D13614. These are both rated as Class V which is the highest available. Another...
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• Preventing Leaks When Installing Derale # 15718 Engine Oil Filter Relocation Kit
  I spoke with my contact at Derale and they provided some very useful information. They said you do not want to use a liquid sealant of any type because it acts as a lubricant when first applied and would actually allow you to over tighten the fittings causing leaks. They suggest using a thread tape and tightening to approximately 8 to 10 ft lbs. Although the suggestion to hand tighten and then turn an additional 1/4 turn may work, the term hand tighten would be different for everyone.
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2002 Chevy Avalanche
  The aftermarket transmission coolers we offer are supplemental coolers and designed to work in tandem with the factory cooler as opposed to bypassing it. Having said that, you do want the largest cooler that can fit, so you'll need to measure to determine the space you have on your 2002 Chevy Avalanche. If you have 11" wide x 12" tall x 7/8" deep of space I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit with Barb Inlets - Class IV # D13504. Keep in mind the 5/8" Inverted...
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• Replacement Radiator Fitting for 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood
  According to my research, your 1996 Caddy Fleetwood has the GM 5.7L engine. The radiator adapter fitting you mentioned, part # D13018 would indeed be compatible with your vehicle, and could be used to replace the cracked fitting you mention. Since the transmission line running into the radiator is a hard line, you will need to install a short length of 11/32 I.D. hose like # D13003 between the two fittings. You will also need some hose clamps, like those provided with # D13008 to secure...
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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...
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• Installation Time and Difficulty of Installing a Transmission Cooler on a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  Depending on the vehicle, and where the transmission cooler, # D13503, is going to be installed, it could take around an hour or longer. There really is not set amount of time because every vehicle is different and different size engines have more or less space and use different fittings. For a 2003 Jeep Cherokee with a 4.7 liter, use Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings, # D13018. For a 4.0 liter, use kit # D13028 for 3/8 inch x 3/8 inch hose splicers, or kit # HH41413. On a 2003 Jeep Grand...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendations for a 1985 Pontiac Firebird
  The Derale transmission pan cooler # D14204 will fit a 1985 Pontiac Firebird if it has the 2.5 liter or 3.8 liter engine AND the 700R4, 4L60, or 4L60E transmission. You will not need a longer filter or spacer when using this pan cooler. In fact this transmission pan cooler fits most 1982-1999 model 4L60Es. Some models may require a smaller transmission filter to get it to fit. If you are looking for more efficient cooling I recommend a regular transmission cooler that mounts under the...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation # D13504 for a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.8L V8
  In most cases the stock transmission cooler is adequate at best on vehicles when not pulling a trailer. If you are planning on towing 5,000-6,000 lbs you will want a transmission cooler to prolong the life of the transmission in your 2003 Chevy Silverado LS 1500 2WD with a 4.8L V8. You will want to do some measuring to see what will fit in front of your radiator but in most cases you will want to go with the biggest transmission cooler you can fit there. If possible I would put a Derale...
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• How Many Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings Are Needed To Install Transmission Cooler 1999 GMC Yukon
  The item you selected, Derale Radiator Adapter Fitting, part # D13018, is the adapter fitting needed for a transmission cooler for your 1999 GMC Yukon. Part # D13018 comes with a quantity of 2 which you will need to install a transmission cooler on your vehicle. A transmission cooler I would recommend for your vehicle is the Derale Transmission Cooler, part # D13504. The ideal place to mount a transmission cooler is behind the grill, but in front of the radiator or AC condenser as it will...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System For 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 w/ 10,000 lb Towing Capacity
  Your 1997 Suburban K2500 4x4 has a 10000 lbs max trailer weight according to your owner's manual, so you cannot pull a 12,000 lb fully loaded trailer. You can pull the 12,000 lb capacity trailer at a maximum load of 10,000 lbs. There are hitches that are available as you stated that rated higher than your vehicle capacity. Unfortunately that only means that the trailer hitch receiver can handle that weight, not that your vehicle's transmission, engine, and suspension can handle that weight....
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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 # D13502 Routing Recommendation on a 2002 Chevy 2500HD
  Yes, you can run this Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, part # D13502, in series with the factory transmission cooler that is on your 2002 Chevy 2500HD. A lot of people do this and it should help bring your transmission fluid temperatures down. You will want to route the transmission fluid through the factory cooler first, and then through the # D13502, and finally back to your transmission. Routing the coolers in that order is crucial, if you were to run the # D13502...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler For 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3L V8 323 Cubic Inch Engine
  For your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, I think you are on the right track with the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13503 you asked this question from. It is 11" wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep. For your specific application, I recommend a plate-fin cooler like the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class IV - Efficient, # D13504. This plate-fin style provides increased surface area for the plates to cool faster. This transmission...
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• Transmission Cooler for Towing 5300 lb Trailer in the Mountains for 2007 Chevy Silverado 5.3L
  Since you will be towing in the mountains, which is hard on a transmission, I would recommend getting the largest, highest rated transmission cooler that will fit your vehicle. You cannot over cool a transmission. The ideal install location would be in front of the radiator and A/C condenser, right behind the grille. The # D13102 you mentioned will provide some cooling, but due to the fact that you will be towing up and down mountains, it would be too small for your needs. The largest...
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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 to Determine if Transmission Cooler Will Fit In Front of the Radiator on a 1999 Chevy Silverado
  For transmission coolers you have to go by their dimensions compared to the available space where you want to install it. Stacked plate cooler # D51908 is 13 inches across, 7-7/16 inches tall, and 2 inches deep. If you have more than this much space in front of the radiator then it will fit your 1999 Chevy Silverado. This particular cooler is not a kit so it doesn't come with any hose or mounting components. To mount it you can use # D50020. For hose you can use # D15799 and clamps #...
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• Recommendation for a Transmission Cooler for Maximum Towing Capacity on a 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class IV - Efficient , item # D13504, will work on your 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. Along with this cooler you will need the Derale Radiator Adapter Fittings for GM , item # D13018, if your TrailBlazer has the 6.0 Liter engine or the Derale Snap-In Radiator Adapter Fitting for GM , item # D13035, if your engine is the 4.2 or 5.3 liter. I cannot recommend completely replacing the factory transmission cooler on your...
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• Class III Transmission Cooler for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body with the 4.3L V6
  We do offer Derale transmission coolers for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado New Body with the 4.3L engine. These are shown on the linked page. For an efficient Class III transmission cooler you can use Derale # D13503 which you will install using the required hose fitting kit # D13018. These install directly into your radiator so you'll not need to cut or flare any fluid lines. Please refer to the linked video to see how this cooler installs. Two helpful articles are also linked for your...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler For 2007 Chevrolet 3500 Express Van
  The transmission cooler I recommend for your 2007 Chevrolet Express is the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler, part # D13503. This is a Class lll cooler and will work great with your Express. You will also need the radiator adapter fittings, part # D13018. The first thing you would need to consider is the size of the cooler. Generally, the bigger the cooler the better. The next thing to check out is the mounting location. I have attached a drawing of the best mounting locations...
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• Preventing Radiator Fittings From Leaking
  Instead of pipe dope, Derale recommends using pipe thread seal tape like part # D15714 to prevent leaks.
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• Radiator Adapter Fitting Recommendation for a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 4.3L V6
  The recommended radiator adapter fitting for the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 4.3L V6 is part # D13018. These are 5/8 inch inverted flare fittings designed to replace the fittings on your truck.
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