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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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• 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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• How to Mount a 7-Way Connector on a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder with the Curt Hitch # C13309
  If you were to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13309 on your 2017 Nissan Pathfinder then you would need to mount the Curt T-Connector # C56357 directly to your rear bumper fascia using the mounting bracket # PK12711U. To avoid this you can use the Curt Easy Mount Bracket # C58000 instead. Since the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 76031 does sit below the rear bumper fascia you would be able to use the no-drill mounting bracket # C57202 along with the part # PK12711U. The Curt T-Connector...
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Can 2004 Chevy Trailblazer Tow 3700 lb GVWR Travel Trailer
  The max towing capacity of your 2004 Trailblazer will depend on whether it's a 2WD or 4WD and upon the rear axle gear ratio. According to the owner's manual, the capacity ranges from 4800 lbs for a 4WD EXT with the 6cyl engine with the 3.42 rear end up to 6800 lbs for the 2WD EXT with the 3.73 rear axle. Since the 3700 lb GVWR is well below the minimum 4800 lb towing capacity of the Trailblazer, theoretically you could tow the 2017 Jayco 17RB Hummingbird you speak of, assuming the vehicle...
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• Transmission Cooler and Air Bag Kit for Towing with a 2008 Toyota 4Runner Limited V8
  An additional transmission cooler as well as some suspension enhancement will help to keep your 2008 Toyota 4Runner from wearing out as quickly because of the stress of towing. One of the best transmission coolers that we have is the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13503. There aren't any specific fits when it comes to coolers so you want to try to install the biggest cooler you can. This cooler measures 11" wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep. You can reference the...
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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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• Can a 2009 Pontiac Vibe Safely Tow a 1,500 Pound Boat Trailer
  Since you would be right at capacity I do recommend taking any measures feasible in lightening the load. That will make it that much easier on the vehicle. I do believe that properly equipped, the 2009 Pontiac Vibe will be fine towing the 1,500 pounds. Since you will not constantly be towing it up a steep ramp, and that aspect is only a small part of the journey, the Vibe should be just fine. For a trailer hitch, you can use # C12221 but it is for GT models. If you have a GT model then...
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• What Do Class Ratings for Transmission Coolers Mean
  Transmission coolers like the Derale # D13503 that fits your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado with 4.8L V8 engine using adapter # D13035 are given a class rating to help customers select one. Because we are in the towing industry, our customers are used to seeing Class ratings on their trailer hitches, so this is an easy way to alert the customer as to which cooler is the most efficient for their towing needs. Therefore we use the Class rating to let customers know that if they have a Class II...
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• Transmission Fluid Cooling Options for a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado with 6L80 Transmission
  A transmission pan cooler has fins built in which allow air to move through them and cool the vehicle's transmission fluid. The depth of the pan will not necessarily affect its cooling efficiency. They can provide greater cooling for your transmission fluid however, if you find yourself sitting in traffic quite often then you would want to go with a standard mount transmission cooler. Unfortunately, we do not have a transmission pan cooler compatible with the 6L80 you have in your 2013...
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• Recommended Parts for Towing a Starcraft Antigua Trailer with a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
  The weight distribution you were looking at, part # RP66541, will carry over to a new F-150. You may need to get a different height shank or adjust head angle or spring bar tension, but everything else will be able to be used. Does the owner manual state the vehicle has different capacities with a weight distribution system? Some vehicles have two ratings listed in their owner manual. If the manual states different figures for weight distribution, please write back and let me know. If...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2008 Honda Ridgeline
  For your 2008 Honda Ridgeline, a transmission cooler will be a wise choice. It will prolong the life of your transmission and improve its overall performance. For your Ridgeline, I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient, # D13503. This is a plate-fin cooler that allows for heat distribution and increased air flow to cool your fluid. It is specifically designed for vehicles with late-model, electronic overdrive transmissions....
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• Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country
  You can use trailer wiring harness # 22121 to add a 7-Way to your 2011 Chrysler Town and Country that did not come with a factory 7-Way or tow package. If you also need a brake controller I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable. All vehicles with automatic transmissions have some type of cooler. It is usually built into the radiator. However factory coolers are adequate at best for cooling transmission fluid so if you are towing then it would...
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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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• Is the Derale Series 8000 Plate Fin Transmission Cooler Compatible With a 2006 Acura MDX
  Hi Mansour, yes the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets # D13503 is compatible with your 2006 Acura MDX. This was designed specifically for Acura MDXs with late-model, electronic overdrive transmissions.
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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