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• Recommended Power Steering Fluid Cooler And Transmission Cooler For 2008 Honda Odyssey
  Adding coolers like a power steering fluid cooler and a transmission fluid cooler will help prolong the life of those components. You will want to consider the location for the cooler you install. I have attached a drawing that shows the best locations for mounting the transmission cooler. For your 2008 Honda Odyssey the transmission cooler you referenced, part # D13502 would work well. This is a Class lll cooler and comes with the mounting kit, OEM spec hose along with stainless steel...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2009 Chevy Impala
  A transmission cooler will help prolong the life of any automatic transmission so installing one in your 2009 Chevy Impala would be a great choice. The Derale # D13502 would be a great choice that would work well. These kits are universal so while it may not have parts that are specific to your vehicle the install is basically the same for all vehicles. I attached an install video that shows a cooler installed on a similar Chevy as yours as well.
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• Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Brake Controller for a 2007 Honda Odyssey
  Yes, I will be happy to help add tow options to your 2007 Honda Odyssey. First you will need Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270. This hitch has a maximum tongue weight rating up to 675 lbs and gross trailer weight rating up to 4,500 lbs. If the towing capacity in your Odyssey owner's manual is lower that the capacity of this hitch, tow according to the weight limits in your manual. There is no drilling required for installation. Next, you will need 4-way Flat Trailer Connector...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler For 2011 Chrysler Town And Country
  We have a few transmission coolers that are designed to fit your 2010 Chrysler Town And Country. The Derale Transmission Cooler, part # D13502 is a plate-fin cooler that may be just what you are looking for. The biggest concern when installing coolers is the location and whether there is room for the installation. This cooler measures 11 inches wide x 7-1/4 inches tall x 7/8 inch deep. I have attached a drawing that shows the best location to mount a cooler. I have attached links to a...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 1997 Honda CRV with Best Cooling and Ease of Installation
  I would recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, item # D13502, for your 1997 Honda CRV. This cooler will be more than adequate for towing the weights you will be towing. You can not cool transmission fluid too much so the larger the cooler is, the better. We have a video installation of this cooler on a 2006 Honda CR-V that will be very similar to the installation on your 1997 model, see link. If you would like a smaller cooler you could go with the Derale Series...
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• Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 2004 Ford Escape
  I did some checking and it looks like the Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Adjustable Sandwich Adapter # D15505 will work on your 2004 Ford Escape. From the research I did the threads on the oil filter are 22 x 1.5 mm and the # D15505 comes with that size so it should work very well for you. I attached an FAQ article on oil coolers for you to check out also.
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• What Do I Need To Tow 1,800 lb Pop Up Camper With 2014 Honda Odyssey
  First you will need Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270. This hitch has a maximum tongue weight rating up to 675 lbs and gross trailer weight rating up to 4,500 lbs. If the towing capacity in your Odyssey owner's manual is lower that the capacity of this hitch, tow according to the weight limits in your manual. Some models of the Odyssey have plastic panel covering the driver side frame. Remove this panel to install the hitch and leave the panel off or trim it to fit and...
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• 2022 GMC Acadia Transmission Cooler Recommendation for Trailer Towing
  It looks like GM has listed your 2022 GMC Acadia for towing so you'll just need to refer to your owner's manual to ensure you don't exceed the towing capacity for your vehicle. Transmission coolers are pretty universal fitments so while we haven't installed one on your model vehicle as of yet (October 2023), I recommend looking into the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets # D13502. This measures 11" wide x 7-1/4" tall x 7/8" deep so as long as you're able...
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• Comparing Flex-A-Lite And Derale Transmission Coolers For A 2016 Honda Pilot
  When comparing the Flex-a-lite Transmission Cooler # FLX400117 to the similar Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler # D13502, there are very few differences between them. Both have an aluminum construction, include all hardware needed, and are Plate-Fin style coolers. This is where the main difference is though. The Derale # D13502 will have 14 rows and the Flex-A-Lite # FLX400117 will have 17 rows. The only other main difference between them is that Derale uses a thermal paint coating...
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• What Cooler is Best for My 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0 Engine for Towing a 38' 5th Wheel?
  Hello Paul, Definitely a good idea to keep your transmission cooled while pulling a 38' 5th wheel. I found another option that I thought would fit your needs a little better, I went ahead and reached out to my contact at Derale and he agreed. The Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit w/ Fan, -8 AN Inlets - Class V # D15960 is going to be your best fit. You will still need the correct adapters, you will need to double check what kind of fittings your truck has. For your standard...
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• Hitch Recommendation for 2008 Volkswagen Passat
  The only hitches available for your Passat are a Class I with a 2000 lb gross trailer weight/ 200 lb tongue weight capacity. I'd recommend the Hidden Hitch Class I receiver, part # 60264 which will work on a 2008 Passat wagon or sedan, unless it's a 4Motion model. The hitch itself will be able to handle a trailer weighing up to 2000 lbs, but you'll need to determine the Passat's towing capacity. I was unable to access an online owner's manual, so you'll need to consult your manual or VW....
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2011 Ford Escape
  I found the expert answer you referenced where Jeff said to check the owners manual for restrictions on towing. He meant that you should check to make sure your vehicle is rated for towing the trailer you are planning on towing from a weight capacity point of view. There would be no restrictions on installing a transmission cooler aside from the available space on your vehicle. You would want the to route the transmission fluid from your factory cooler in your radiator to the aftermarket...
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• Best Transmission Cooler for 2020 Toyota Tundra With 5.7L V8 Engine
  The best transmission cooler for your 2020 Toyota Tundra with a 5.7L V8 engine is the Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler # D13502. The reason this is the best cooler is because the Series 8000 is a plate-and-fin cooler, which means it uses smaller plates that cover more area than other coolers in order to agitate transmission fluid in your Toyota. Because you cannot over-cool fluids, the rule of thumb with transmission coolers is that size matters so the large 11" wide x 7-1/4" tall...
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• Recommendation for Power Steering and Transmission Coolers for a 2000 Honda Odyssey
  You will need to measure the inner diameter of the lines to see if it will accept the 11/32 hose barbs on the cooler. If not, you may be able to use the Derale 3/8 Inch Hose Barb to 3/8 Inch Hose Barb Fitting, # D98028. It all really depends on what the inner diameter of the OEM hose is. I am fairly certain Honda also recommends a transmission cooler for towing as well. The transmission coolers we have listed for your 2000 Honda Odyssey come with and OEM spec hose and Insta-dapt radiator...
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• How to Pick Out a Transmission Cooler for a 2006 Nissan Xterra
  The best way to pick out a transmission cooler is to measure the area in front of the radiator and pick out the largest cooler that will fit in that area. To maximize the space you have the best style of cooler to pick out would be a stacked plate cooler. These coolers are highly efficient and do not take up much space. I attached a page that has all of the stacked plate coolers we offer. Once you know how much room you have to work with you can select one of the coolers or you can email...
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• Will Derale 16 Pass Electra-Cool Transmission Cooler Fit a 1999 GMC Sierra
  Transmission coolers are universal fit items, they are not vehicle specific. So long as you have the space needed to mount it, this cooler can be used on your 1999 Sierra. The overall dimensions for this unit are 15-3/4 inches by 11-1/2 inches by 5 inches. You should have plenty of space in front of your radiator that you could mount a traditional transmission cooler like part # D13502 or part # D13504. There is enough airflow over front mounted transmission coolers that a fan is not necessary.
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• Recommended Derale Transmission Cooler for 2005 Chevy Venture Towing 1700 lb Tent Trailer
  As a first step, you'll want to consult your owners manual to ensure you're not exceeding the towing or cargo capacity of your van. When choosing a transmission cooler, you'll usually want to choose the largest cooler that will fit in the space available (unless you live in a very cold climate.) The ideal spot to mount a cooler is directly behind the grille, in front of the radiator and a/c condenser. The # D13503 is a bit larger, and if you have the room to accommodate it's 11x8-3/4x7/8...
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• Transmission and Power Steering Coolers for 2015 Jeep Patriot
  The 2015 Jeep Patriot with either 2.0L or 2.4L engine does have a towing capacity of 1000-lbs; the 2.4L models with the Trailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) or the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can tow up to 2000-lbs trailer weight. You can see these towing specs in the page from the owner's manual (page 179) that I linked for you. Towing capacity for any vehicle is determined by the auto maker and adding aftermarket products does not increase it. Installing a hitch with a higher rating,...
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• Is It Hard To Install a Transmission Cooler On a Honda Pilot
  The installation of a transmission cooler is not difficult per se but it will take some time. The first part of the process is removing various panels and trim pieces until you have access to the space in front of the radiator. Then, once this is done you will need to find out which line is for the return side but this is pretty easy as all you will need to do is cycle through the gears a few times and then feel each line to see which is hot and which is cool. The cool line will be for...
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• Is There Specific Mounting Orientation of Derale Transmission Cooler D13502
  There is not a preferred mounting position for the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13502. Reason for that is the line pressure will pump the fluid through the cooler no matter which direction you mount it. There is also not a specific inlet/outlet for the # D13502; either fitting can be used for that purpose.
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• How To Choose the Correct Size Transmission Cooler for a Vehicle
  The best cooler for your application will be based on the space you have available to mount the cooler. The most popular transmission coolers we offer would be one of the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kits. These come in various sizes such as the part # D13502 which measures 11" wide x 7-1/4" tall x 7/8" deep. I have attached the other size options as well. In regards to a transmission frame rail coolers, these are less effective than those mounted behind the grille...
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• Differences Between Three Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Coolers
  The three transmission coolers are basically the same cooler in different sizes. They're the same width (11 inches) and depth (7/8 inches) but they're different heights: # D13501 is 5-3/4 inches tall # D13502 is 7-1/4 inches tall # D13503 is 8-3/4 inches tall
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler and Hitch for 2019 Kia Sorento LX V6 2WD
  The maximum towing capacity is determined by the lower of the weight capacities for your vehicle and the hitch that is installed on it. So if the weight capacity of your vehicle is lower, that will be the limiting factor. The towing capacity won't be changed by the weight of any passengers or cargo in your tow vehicle. According to the owner's manual for your 2019 Kia Sorento, if you have the 2.4L or 3.3L engine without trailer brakes, you can tow up to 1,650 lbs, or 2,000 lbs with trailer...
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• How Much Fluid Should Be Added When Installing Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler
  There are variables that go into refilling the transmission fluid after installing a cooler such as the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler part # D13502, these variable include the length/size of line used and the capacity of the cooler. Therefore, I cannot provide specifics. That said, I would think 1/4-1/2 of a quart would be plenty but I do must recommend you check and re-fill as needed. There are other ways to check even without a dipstick but sadly they require certain...
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