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• Recommended Transmission Cooler For A 2016 Honda Pilot
  Hello Doug, thanks for reaching out. When selecting a transcooler, if you want the most effective cooling, you will want to get the largest cooler available for your vehicle. Basically more surface area means better cooling, and we do not always go by the class designation. Our best option for the 2016 Honda Pilot the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit - Class II # D12906. This cooler is 13" Wide x 7-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep which is the largest we offer for your car. This comes...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2008 Honda Pilot
  The main differences between the available transmission coolers is the style of the coolers and the size. There are style that are more efficient that others, and obviously the bigger the cooler the more efficient it is as well. The tube-and-fin style has a tube that carries the transmission fluid through the cooler. It is also distinguished by its turbulators, which agitate the fluid to get more of it to contact the aluminum in the tube. Aluminum fins are attached to the outside of the...
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• How to Determine How Much Fluid Should be Added After Installing Transmission Cooler
  What you will want to do is check the transmission fluid level after installing the Derale part # D12906 and then add as much as needed. Most likely around a 1/2 qt would be needed but that will depend too on if you spill any fluid (most do) and how long of lines you use.
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• Best Rear Hitch Options 2016 Montana High Country 362RD 5th Wheel
  You could go with the Lippert 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver for Campers and Trailers # LC730647 you were looking at, but because this only hitch has a 300-lb tongue weight rating I believe there is a better solution. I recommend going with the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Receiver # 13703 , because it has a slightly higher 350-lb tongue weight capacity. You'll want to measure the frame width on your Keystone Montana High Country 362RD to make sure that it isn't wider than 72", but as long...
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• Transmission Cooler Options For 2014 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.6L
  We have class I # D13611, Class II # D12906, Class III # D12903 and Class IV # D12904 coolers for your 2014 Toyota Tundra SR5 with the 4.6L. I would suggest getting the Class IV just to get the most cooling for the purchase. They all install relatively the same so I've included an installation video to help you do it on your own!
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2012 Toyota RAV4
  For your 2012 Toyota RAV4 the Derale cooler part # D12906 would be a great option. We normally recommend going with the largest cooler that will fit in front of the radiator. In the case of this cooler it measures 13" Wide x 7-1/2" tall x 3/4" so you would need to measure the available room you have. A more efficient cooler that's a bit smaller is the part # D13503 which measures 11" Wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep.
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• Recommended 7-Way Connector And Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2014 Honda Odyssey
  I would be happy to help you get set up with all of the components you will need to tow an ultra lite RV trailer with your 2014 Honda Odyssey. Starting with the trailer hitch receiver the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13068 is a great option which offers a maximum tongue weight rating of 350lbs and maximum trailer weight rating of 3500lbs. Keep in mind that your 2014 Honda Odyssey can only tow up to 3500lbs with 2 passengers and requires a transmission cooler to be installed. Since the...
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• 2006 Toyota RAV4 Transmission Cooler Recommendation
  As long as the transmission of your 2006 Toyota RAV4 has external lines you can install a transmission cooler. If you find the radiator there should be two metal lines that run to it that would be used for the factory cooler. You can also check out the transmission, if you find lines running from it those can be used for installing a cooler. The part # D12906 is a very popular option that would work well as long as you have room for it. I actually have it on my car and it does a great...
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• Installing Transmission Cooler in 2006 Subaru Forester
  When installing your supplementary transmission cooler such as the economical Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler # D12906 in your 2006 Subaru Forester you will want to locate the cooler in front of your AC condenser for maximum air flow and cooling efficiency. Please refer to the linked article. You want to install the supplementary cooler on the return line from the radiator. To determine which line is the return line you will want to start with your truck totally cooled off....
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• Secondary Transmission Cooler For A 2000 Honda Accord V6 Needed
  The best way to select the correct transmission cooler is by determining where there is enough space to mount it. The attached diagram shows the best three positions to mount the transmission cooler in order. Transmission coolers are more efficient when they receive maximum air flow. The "A" transmission cooler location in the diagram is 100% efficient so a larger transmission cooler is not needed to compensate for the loss of cooling power. My recommendation is the Derale Dyno-Cool...
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• Tips for Keeping a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado Cool While Towing a Trailer Into the Rockies
  It sounds like you have really done as much as you can to ensure that your 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage while towing. I think you stated the reason without realizing it, you are going up steep inclines while towing a trailer. Even without a trailer your vehicle will experience extra heat due to the strain of driving uphill. Add to that the weight of a trailer and whatever cargo that if put into the Colorado itself and that is why you cannot go 60-65 mph safely. The most efficient...
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• Available Class III Transmission Coolers for 2018 Ford F-150 with 2.7L V6 EcoBoost Engine
  We offer transmission coolers for your 2018 Ford F-150 with 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine at several different price points. All are displayed on the linked page. The Derale transmission cooler # D13503 is rated as a Class III cooler. They also offer a slightly smaller and less costly Class III model, part # D13502 and also the larger Class III model # D12903. A slightly less-efficient Class II cooler is offered, part # D12906. For best overall value and performance I recommend transmission...
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• Removal of the Front Bumper and Grill to Install a Transmission Cooler on a 2009 Subaru Forester
  From the research I did it looks like you will need to remove the front grill and bumper to install a transmission cooler like the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D12906. There will be 16 plastic rivets that will need to be removed. You can use a screwdriver to pop them out. Take your time getting these out so you do not break them. Once the grill and bumper are removed you will have plenty of room to work to install a transmission cooler like the # D12906. I am going...
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• Does a Transmission Cooler Need A Thermal Bypass for Sub-Freezing Weather
  I have not ran into any issues where there was a thermal bypass needed for below freezing temperatures when using the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler part # D12906. There is a lot of heat generated when all of the parts get moving in there and a cool transmission is a happy transmission. I can't see the cooler over cooling the fluids to a point that there would be any negative effects. For your power steering I rarely see the need to cool it. Even when hauling a trailer you...
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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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• Installation of Derale Transmission Cooler # D12906 on a 2003 Acura MDX
  A transmission cooler will attach in-line with the transmission fluid return line on your 2003 Acura MDX. The best way to determine which line on a transmission cooler is the return line from the radiator is to use the following procedure: 1. Start engine while engine is cold 2. Place transmission shift lever in drive for no more than 10 seconds. 3. Stop engine and remove keys 4. Identify the transmission fluid return line by feeling both lines. The coolest line is the return line. You...
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• Transmission Cooler and Thermostat for a 2011 Subaru Forester
  Transmission fluid cannot be overcooled. But in the winter when the weather is cold you would either need to let your 2011 Subaru Forester warm up a little longer or you can install a thermostat with the cooler so that it will only send fluid through the cooler once the temperature is high enough. You can use Derale Fluid Control Thermostat Kit w/ 3/8" NPT Ports Item # D13011 with mounting bracket kit # D25793. The fluid will bypass a cooler, such as # D12906, if the fluid temperature...
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• Recommend A Transmission Cooler For 2011 Subaru Outback V6 Towing Over 2000 Pound Trailer
  The item you selected, the Derale Transmission Cooler, part # D12906 will work on your 2011 Subaru Outback as long as you have room to mount it on your vehicle. The ideal place to mount a transmission cooler for maximum cooling efficiency is behind the grill of your 2011 Subaru Outback but in front of the radiator. You will want to measure at the front of your vehicle to make sure there is room to mount part # D12906 as it measures 13 inches wide and 7-1/2 inches tall. Another Transmission...
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• Can a Transmission Cooler Bypass the Factory Cooler on a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
  A lot of people with Nissan vehicles are looking to bypass the factory cooler contained in the radiator like on your 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The coolers we carry are designed to supplement the factory cooler although some people have used them to replace the factory cooler. You would want to go with the largest cooler possible if you bypass the factory cooler and the inlet/outlets on the radiator for the factory cooler will have to be plugged. Or instead of the largest cooler you would...
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• What to do if a Transmission Cooler Line Comes off and Fluid is Leaked
  It really is hard to say, your best bet would be to repair the line if you have not already. Fill the transmission up with the appropriate amount of fluid and then take it to a transmission repair shop to have them check it out. Hopefully you get lucky, but there could be a wide range of potential internal problems depending on how long the vehicle was attempted to be driven and the temperature of the transmission.
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• Will Flex-a-lite Direct Fit Transmission Cooler Fit the 2016 Toyota 4-Runner 4x4
  If your 2016 Toyota 4Runner is 4.0L V6 Engine - 246 C.I. - 4WD, this Derale Dyno-Cool tube fin transmission cooler, part # D12906, is confirmed to fit. This transmission cooler kit provides additional cooling to protect your transmission. Cooler transmission oil gives more reliable, consistent shifts under racing conditions and prevents transmission damage under extreme towing conditions. The overall dimensions are 13" wide x 7-1/2" tall x 3/4" deep.
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• Suitability of 2008 Jeep Compass for Towing Trailer Weighing 1800 Lbs
  If the weights you have given me are correct, you should be able to tow the trailer. Keep in mind that you are less than 200 lbs away from your towing capacity. Any extra gear on that trailer could place you over the towing capacity of your Compass which could possibly cause damage to the hitch or the vehicle. Since you are so close to the towing capacity of the vehicle, a transmission cooler would be a wise investment. I would recommend the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler,...
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• Transmission Cooler Compatible With The 5.3L V8 In My 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
  We do carry a variety of Derale Transmission Coolers for your 2007 Chevy Tahoe. If you are looking for a class I Plate-Fin cooler, here it is # D13611. If you need a class II get the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Cooler # D12906. There is a class III Plate-Fin available too, part # D13503 and also a class IV Tube-Fin # D12904. The difference between the Plate-Fin and Tube-Fin style is that the plate and fin models can cool better than the tube and fin models. Also, the higher the Class of...
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• Transmission Cooler for 2017 Ram 1500
  The Derale Series 6000 cooler part # D12906 would work on your 2017 Ram 1500. For a truck I wouldn't' recommend this as my first choice as it's a little on the smaller size and not the most efficient of designs. Instead I would have recommended something like the # D13503 which is much more efficient at cooling.
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