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• Adding Transmission Cooler to 2012 Ford F-150 With EcoBoost
  Instead of replacing your factory cooler, you can add a supplemental cooler to improve the performance of your 2012 Ford F-150's transmission. The cooler I recommend for you is the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13503. This cooler will extend the life of your F-150's transmission and improve its performance as you pull a camper. I've attached links to a video review and install of this cooler for you to take a look at.
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2011 Chevy Silverado
  You are a little on the warm side for your transmission fluid. If you can keep it under 200 degrees you will have the max life out of it. That being said transmissions really start to go downhill at 260 degrees. The Derale cooler part # D13503 with the install fitting part # D13018 is the most popular option for your 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 and would work well. I attached an install video that shows the cooler installed in a similar GM vehicle.
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
  For a towing application adding a supplemental transmission cooler to your 2008 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L V8 is an excellent way to reduce thermal stress and help prolong the life of your transmission. The OEM cooler (built into the radiator) is meant for normal driving but by itself it will not be able to match the combined cooling performance you'll get from a secondary unit. I recommend the Class III-rated Derale Series 8000 cooler # D13503 and Radiator Adapter Fitting # D13035 which avoids...
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• 2023 Honda Passport Touring Edition Transmission Cooler Recommendation
  Hey Bobert, thanks for the follow up question about your 2023 Honda Passport Touring Edition Canada EH! I recommend checking out the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets # D13503 for your towing application. We don't have any that we've confirmed to fit a 2023 Passport but coolers are essentially universal so you'll just need to make sure you have enough room for the 11" wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep cooler. The absolute best location for the cooler is in...
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• Will Derale Series 8000 Cooler Fit a 2018 Honda Pilot
  Hey Graham, thanks for reaching out! The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13503 will fit your 2018 Honda Pilot 6-Speed just fine, yes. We actually have an installation video of this on a 2017 Pilot I'm adding to this answer page for your reference. Have you installed an additional cooler before?
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• Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
  I did some checking and your 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan has a towing capacity of 3,700 lbs so you'd be within capacity to tow a 3,200 lb trailer. For a hitch you'd want the part # 75305 for if you have the stow n go rear seats or part # 75119 for if you do not. I attached an install video for the # 75305. For trailer wiring you'd want the # 118300 as a start but since you're so near your capacity you'll want a brake controller as well to activate the trailer's brakes to help you slow safely. From...
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• Can I Install A Derale Transmission Cooler On a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse With A Factory Tow Package?
  Yes, it is okay to add a Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler # D13503 onto your 2017 Chevrolet Traverse with the factory tow package. You will want to place this in front of the radiator to achieve the best cooling for your transmission.
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• Towing Setup for a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
  According to my research, your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon has a max towing capacity of 1,000 lbs if the trailer does not have brakes or 2,700 lbs if the trailer does have brakes. You can improve the towing performance/efficiency of your vehicle with a transmission cooler like part # D13503 but you cannot increase it's capacity. The tongue weight rating of 200 lbs is correct but I cannot recommend you go over this. In order to set your Outback up for towing a trailer with brakes you will...
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• How to Check Transmission Fluid After Transmission Cooler Install
  The best way to check the vehicle's transmission fluid levels is while the vehicle is warmed up and running. Once you have flushed and installed the new fluid you will want to remain stationary and run back and forth through the gears a few times. The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets part # D13503 will probably add about 1/4 of a quart to the fluid capacity of your transmission's cooling system. You will want to account for this while adding fluid to...
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• Recommended Towing Set Up for 2017 Honda Odyssey Towing 2018 Airstream Sport 16
  I took a look at the owner's manual of your 2017 Honda Odyssey and it mentions that with two passengers you can tow up to 3,500 lbs, which from my research looked to be the GVWR - or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - of the 2018 Airstream Sport 16. With that in mind there are a number of components you will need, starting with a hitch. I recommend the Draw-Tite # 75270 for your Odyssey; it is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver and 5,000 lb towing capacity which is more than enough for...
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• Can You Reverse With The Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System Part # 17300
  Generally speaking, it is recommend that you remove the spring bars from a weight distribution system such as the Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System part # 17300 while in reverse. This is due to the fact the the spring bars will not have enough room to pivot in the head while turning in reverse. However, this will only occur while reversing with the trailer at an angle. As long as you remain in a straight line, you will not need to remove the spring bars in order to reverse...
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• Will Addition of Trailer Hitch and Transmission Cooler Allow 2015 Cadillac SRX to Tow 2,900 LB Boat
  I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2015 Cadillac SRX and it states that if you do not have the factory trailering package then the SRX has a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 pounds. With the factory trailering package the capacity increases to 3,500 pounds. I wasn't able to determine what exactly is included with the factory tow package but I can say that installing aftermarket enhancement parts like a transmission cooler will not increase the towing capacity...
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• How to Find Transmission Return Line on Toyota RAV4 for Cooler Install
  Determining which line is the return is pretty easy once you have identified the lines of the cooler. You should see two lines from the transmission that run up to the radiator area. First, locate the transmission lines. Then, start the vehicle, and place the transmission in drive for 10 seconds. Place the transmission in park, and turn off the vehicle. Feel both transmission lines. The cooler of the two lines will be the return line, which is the one you would use to install the transmission...
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• What Upgrades For 2017 Ford Edge Titanium Towing Trailer From Florida To Alaska
  Hello Yahairaa, thanks for reaching out. Sorry to hear about your situation, and I am happy to help get you on your way up North. I went to Alaska back in 2011 and it was amazing. There are some upgrades to consider for your 2017 Ford Edge EcoBoost Titanium. A transmission cooler and rear suspension upgrade are what I recommend. For a transmission cooler I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13503. This will help with cooling which in turn improves performance...
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• 2015 Ford Explorer Transmission Cooler Recommendation
  If your 2015 Ford Explorer has any of the V6 engines available it will have a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. Your Class III hitch like the Draw Tite # 76034 should have capacities that are right at the same capacity. For a transmission cooler you would want the Derale part # D13503 which would work well in your Explorer.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2006 Honda Odyssey
  For towing I recommend going with a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver for your 2006 Honda Odyssey. The most popular option is Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75270. I have linked a video showing an example installation. It is a very straight forward install so I am sure you can do it yourself at home. Since you plan on towing I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2012 Ford F-150 EcoBoost
  A supplemental transmission cooler would be a great option for your 2012 Ford F-150 to keep the transmission fluid down like with the Derale part # D13503 which is a larger size and also a style that is very efficient.
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• Installing Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller and Transmission Cooler in 2012 Honda Odyssey
  For your 2012 Honda Odyssey, you can absolutely use the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional # TK90160. To install a brake controller in your vehicle, you will need to use the universal installation kit # ETBC7. This kit comes with all the wiring and connectors you will need because your vehicle does not have a factory tow package available that would allow that prewired. The method of installation will be found in the attached video, however as you...
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• Installation of Transmission Cooler and Thermostat on 2013 Toyota Sienna XLE 3.5L V6
  Derale Fluid Control Thermostat Kit w/ 3/8" NPT Ports # D13011 and the Transmission cooler # D13503 will work well on your 2013 Sienna. The thermostat is your fail safe, so I recommend putting it between your transmission and the secondary cooler. The thermostat will allow full oil flow whether the valve is open or closed so your transmission will get what it needs at all times and there won't be any pressurizing of hoses. The Mounting Bracket Kit for Derale Fluid Control Thermostats...
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• Will a Derale Transmission Cooler Kit D13503 Work on a 2006 Nissan Titan Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, item # D13503, will provide extra cooling to help keep your transmission at normal temperatures when towing. Whether or not any cooler will provide enough cooling depends on many factors specifically related to your vehicle and trailer setup. I did a bit of checking on the 2006 Nissan Titan towing capacities and found that the 2006 Titan is rated for somewhere between 9,200 lbs and 9,500 lbs Gross trailer weight, properly loaded...
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• Transmission Cooler and Suspension Enhancement for a 2011 Toyota Sienna
  The information on how much weight your 2011 Toyota Sienna can carry should be in the owners manual. From what I found the front wheel drive version can carry 1,325 pounds to 1,660 pounds inside the vehicle. The all wheel drive version can carry 1,190 pounds to 1,375 pounds inside the vehicle. A rough estimate based on the weights you have given is a total of around 1,400 pounds. If you have a front wheel drive model then you should be fine. But on an all wheel drive model you will have...
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• Transmission & Oil Coolers for 2015 Ford Explorer
  To get your 2015 Ford Explorer ready for towing you can add both a transmission cooler and an oil cooler if you want. We offer individual coolers that can handle either oil or transmission fluid, and also 2-core combination coolers that can handle both. For an efficient Class III transmission cooler I recommend Derale's kit # D13503. I linked an installation video showing this being installed in an Explorer. You'll install this cooler on the transmission's existing return line where it...
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• Recommendations for a Complete Setup for Towing a Travel Trailer with a 2010 Lexus GX460
  I can help you get set up with all the right equipment for towing a travel trailer with your 2010 Lexus GX460. Let's start with what you will need for the vehicle itself. The hitch I recommend for your 2010 Lexus is the 2 Inch Draw-Tite # 75685, this custom fit hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 500lbs and a towing capacity of 5,000lbs. which will work great for your trailer. Next for the vehicle you will need wiring to power the taillights on the trailer. Your Lexus should already...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2017 Ford Edge Titanium
  The various components of a factory towing package can vary greatly between vehicle manufacturers and models. I was not able to confirm what the towing package for your 2017 Ford Edge consists of, but adding aftermarket products to a vehicle will not increase its base towing capacity. This is simply because a vehicle is always going to be limited by its weakest component. If the owner's manual states a towing capacity of 2,000 pounds for your vehicle (which I was able to verify), then...
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