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• Replacing the OEM Transmission Cooler on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The transmission coolers that we have on our site are meant to be supplemental coolers, meaning they are meant to be installed on a vehicle that has a transmission cooler that is in good working order. That is why we only have videos of them being installed on the OEM part. We have had some reports of people using supplemental transmission coolers to replace their OEM cooler so if you do decide to replace your OEM cooler with a supplemental cooler then you will want to make sure that you...
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• Is Transmission Cooler Recommended for 2019 Nissan Pathfinder Towing Within 500 Lbs of Max Capacity
  You're getting pretty close to the towing capacity of that vehicle, so yes I would without doubt recommend a transmission cooler. A transmission cooler is some super-inexpensive insurance that will do a great job of protecting your transmission. The best place to install a cooler is right behind the grille, in front of the radiator. You'll want to choose a cooler that fits the available space, and you needn't worry about the cooler blocking the air flow to the radiator. There's enough...
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• Is a Transmission Cooler Required when Just Carrying Bikes on a 2015 Honda Odyssey
  No, a supplemental transmission cooler is not going to be required if you aren't towing a trailer with your 2015 Honda Odyssey. But adding a cooler certainly would not hurt since transmission fluid cannot be overcooled and it will help you to get the longest life out of your transmission. Even a small one, # D12901, will help.
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2004 Dodge Dakota with 3.7 L Engine
  The Derale 17" Frame Rail Fluid Cooler, # D13221, is a universal cooler so it will fit your 2004 Dodge Dakota but does not include the fittings and hose that you will need for installation. Instead, I recommend taking a look at Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, # D12901. Still very economical but offers a larger cooler and includes a high-temperature hose with clamps, nylon mounting rods, and Insta-dapt radiator adapter which fits most vehicles with 5/16" transmission...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2005 Acura MDX Towing a 3,750 Pound Boat and Trailer
  The Class of transmission cooler you use will depend more on where you can mount it. The most efficient place is in front of the AC condenser. You could then use a Class I cooler, like # D12901. If mounted behind the condenser, I would go with a Class II like # D12906. If mounted behind the radiator I would go with a Class III like # D13502. The problem is that the further away from the front of the vehicle a cooler is mounted, the less airflow it receives. The less airflow a coolers...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2010 Honda Accord
  When choosing a transmission cooler, there are several factors that go into deciding the best one for your needs. This includes how much weight you will be towing with your 2010 Honda Accord, the terrain you will be driving on, the distance you will be towing, and the available location a cooler can be installed in order to keep the transmission fluid in the optimum temperature range (160 to 200 degrees F). A class I cooler like # D12901 or # D13611 that you have referenced would be a...
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• Would the Derale Transmission Cooler part # D12901 be Adequate for 2007 Honda Odyssey Towing Pop Up
  Transmission coolers like the part # D12901 don't really have weight ratings. We put them in classifications based on size and the general cooling efficiency they would have. The part # D12901 would work just as good towing a 2,000 lb trailer as a 2,100 lb trailer. This will work just fine on your 2007 Honda Odyssey.
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• Transmission Cooler Options and Installation for a 2009 Chevy Equinox Pulling a 2,800 Pound Trailer
  I am not sure what, if any, benefit new cooler lines would offer. But the right transmission cooler will do the trick. If your 2009 Chevy Equinox has the 3.4 liter engine, we have several options. I recommend the Derale Transmission Cooler, # D12901. This has the simplest, tube fin design. It is fairly small so it should be easy to find the best mounting point. There are essentially three places to mount a transmission cooler. The best place is between the grille and AC condenser core....
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• Transmission and Power Steering Cooler Recommendations for a 2007 Honda Odyssey
  Many car manufacturers will state that a transmission cooler and/or power steering cooler is needed when towing in order to protect the transmission and power steering pump when under load and to be in compliance with warranty requirements. It is always a good idea to use a transmission cooler and power steering cooler when towing, even if the load is a light one. Doing so will extend the life and optimum operating performance of the components. For a transmission cooler, I recommend...
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• Transmission Cooler Fit For A 2016 Ford Escape Titanium
  The # D12901 is a fit for all engine options on the 2016 Ford Escape Titanium. For your Escape this measures 13" wide x 5" tall x 3/4" deep so you may want to check under the hood to make sure you have the room needed for this cooler. Also note the Derale Insta-dapt radiator adapter fits most vehicles with 5/16" transmission lines, but not all. In some cases, additional fittings or alteration of the OEM lines or hoses may be required for installation. Included is a video resource, instructions,...
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• Transmission, Engine Oil, and Power Steering Cooler Recommendations for a 2006 Honda Odyssey
  If the vehicle manufacturer recommends a transmission cooler, power steering cooler, and/or oil cooler, it is best to follow their recommendation. Even when towing light loads, there will be extra stresses on the vehicles components and it is better to be safe than sorry. For a transmission cooler, a small one will work fine for your application. You can use # D12901. I have included a link to our FAQ article on transmission coolers for you to view. For an oil cooler you can go with a...
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• Which Class Transmission Cooler Should be Used on a 2006 Honda Odyssey
  Derale adds Class information to try to make it easier to select the proper transmission cooler for a given vehicle. It is supposed to match the Class of the trailer hitch you have. But really, transmission fluid cannot be over-cooled so going with the largest cooler that will fit is the way to go. The most popular option for a 2006 Honda Odyssey is a Class III cooler # D13502. It is 11 inches wide, 7-1/4 inches tall, and 7/8 inches deep. I have linked a video showing an installation on...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2008 Chevy Uplander
  Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific so you can use any one that will fit in the space you have available in the engine compartment. There are 3 locations you could mount the cooler: in front the A/C condenser, behind the condenser and in front of the radiator, or behind the radiator which is not very efficient. Check these areas for how much space you have to make sure a cooler fits. The most popular cooler is # D13503. It measures 11 inches across, 8-3/4 inches tall, and 7/8...
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• Will Derale Dyno-Cool Transmission Cooler Fit A 2003 Acura MDX
  Transmission coolers are flow through devices so you can pretty much use any transmission cooler you want as long as it will fit in your vehicle, which is why it's always a wise decision to measure the space where you plan to install it before purchasing. The optimal location to install a transmission cooler and where you want to measure is in front of the AC condenser. The overall dimensions of this transmission cooler, part # D12901 are 13" wide x 5" tall x 3/4" deep. Included is a...
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• Transmission Cooler and Suspension Enhancement for a 1995 Plymouth Voyager
  A transmission cooler would definitely be a good call for your 1995 Plymouth Voyager since the factory cooler by itself is adequate at best for non-towing situations. The best way to pick out a transmission cooler is to measure the amount of space you have in front of your radiator and pick out the largest cooler that would fit there. If you have room for it I would recommend you go with a Derale Transmision Cooler part # D13502. This cooler measures 11 inches wide by 7-1/4 inches tall...
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• Recommend Derale Aluminum Tube Fin Transmission Cooler For a Snowmobile
  We do have all aluminum coolers available, they are the 6000 series coolers from Derale. Checkout the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin, part # D12901, which is an all aluminum cooler. The # D12901 cooler measures 13 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and is 3/4 inches thick. You will need to measure to see if you will have room on your snowmobile to mount the cooler. We do not have an aluminum tube fin cooler as small as the Derale # D13212 cooler that you referenced. For other aluminum coolers in...
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• Optimal Mounting Location for Transmission Cooler on 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  The best spot to install the transmission cooler is in front of the radiator, where it will get maximum air flow. If necessary it can be mounted behind the radiator, if there is sufficient clearance for installation. Installing the cooler in front of your radiator would almost certainly involve removing the grille and possibly the front fascia under the bumper to improve access. We have an installation video showing a cooler being installed on a different vehicle, watching the video...
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• Does the Derale Transmission Cooler for a 2001 Honda Odyssey Come with Installation Instructions
  The transmission cooler # D12901 does come with installation instructions. Since transmission coolers are not vehicle specific, the instructions will not cover any individual vehicles. The output from the transmission will first run to the factory cooler which is mounted inside the radiator. The return line will then go to the supplemental cooler, and from there back to the transmission. A cooler can be mounted in basic locations depending on the space available. The most efficient place...
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