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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation and Installation Instructions for a 2007 Jeep JK 3.8 Liter
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, item # D13501, is a Class II efficient transmission cooler and would definitely help the transmission on your JK, but since you are towing 2,000 pounds I would recommend a bit larger Class III cooler like the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, item # D13503. You cannot cool transmission fluid too much, so the Class III cooler will provide better cooling when towing and will be good for the transmission around...
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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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• Weight Capacity of Timbren Suspension Enhancement # TGMRAZT on 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  The 3000 lb rating for the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System refers to any load carried in the cargo area of the vehicle and applied to the rear axle, not the towing capacity. The only effect that towing would have on the Timbren system would be any tongue weight exerted on the vehicle by the trailer. The tongue weight (or downward force exerted on the trailer ball) would typically be 10 to 15 percent of the weight of the trailer plus the weight of anything loaded on it. If you are...
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• Best Transmission Cooler for a 2021 Toyota 4Runner
  The best transmission cooler for your 2021 Toyota 4Runner is going to be the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient item # D13503. The radiator-style, plate-and-fin heat exchanger provides increased surface area so that fluids can spread out along the finned chambers to cool faster. Bigger is always better when it comes to transmission coolers. The Derale measures 11" wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep. The transmission coolers are pretty...
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler and Hitch for a 2017 Ford Explorer
  I would be happy to help you find all the components you need to tow with your 2017 Ford Explorer. For a transmission color that will work with your 3.5L V6 engine you're going to want the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets item # D13501. The 11" Wide x 5-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep, efficient heat exchanger will prolong the life of your transmission and improve its overall performance. This includes the complete mounting kit need for install, OEM spec hose with...
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• Which Transmission Cooler is Recommended for a Nissan Frontier with 6,500 Pound Towing Capacity
  The best way to decide which class cooler you need is to take a look at what you will be towing and where. If you will be towing a light load, less than 2,000 pounds, in flat driving conditions, your vehicle will do fine with a Class I. If you will be towing 6,000 pound load through some hills, I would use the Class III cooler. I prefer the 8000 and 9000 series. They are built a little heavier and are more resilient. The 7000 series are built a little lighter and can be damaged more easily...
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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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• Can I Increase The Tow Rating Of My 2018 Chrysler Pacifica With Aftermarket Items
  Your tow rating is your tow rating. You cannot increase it. When you are towing a trailer you are limited to the lowest maximum weight capacity of the system. In this case it does not matter if you add a trailer hitch with a maximum weight limit greater than 1,500 lbs. Since the tow rating of your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is 1,500 lbs, this is the weight limit you must adhere to. I recommend looking for a light trailer unless you really need the trailer. In that case, you will need a different...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation For 2017 Kia Sorento
  The transmission cooler I recommend for your 2017 Kia Sorento, due to its efficiency, is an 8000 Series from Derale: - Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13501 This 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. Because you cannot over-cool fluids, the rule of thumb with transmission coolers is that size matters so the large 11" wide x 5-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep Series 8000...
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• How Much Transmission Fluid Should Be Added When Installing Transmission Cooler
  The amount of transmission fluid you'd need to add after installing a transmission cooler like the Derale # D13501 really depends but typically it's around 1/2 of a quart. I wouldn't totally adhere to that figure though as the amount that spills out during the install process will vary. Best option is install the cooler with extra fluid nearby and then add as needed once the process is complete.
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• Does Derale Transmission Cooler fit 2017 Chevy Colorado
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13501 will absolutely fit your 2017 Chevy Colorado without any type of 90 degree adapters. The key is just ensuring the correct length of hose; that is a pretty open area so you will have plenty of room for installation. I have added a link to a video showing the installation of a Derale transmission cooler on a 2017 GMC Canyon - which is the same thing as a Colorado - which has the connections on the sides of the radiator so you...
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• Will a 2016 Ford Fusion SE Tow a 1,100 Lb Trailer
  I cannot recommend that you tow a 1,100 lb trailer with your 2016 Ford Fusion SE that has a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs for liability reasons but in all honesty, you would most likely be just fine. Personally, I wouldn't really be concerned with towing over capacity by only 100 lbs. I would just avoid hilly areas if at all possible. In order to tow a trailer with your Fusion you will need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. Also, if you will be...
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• Recommended Transmission Coolers for 2012 Chevy Traverse Pulling 3700 lb Camper
  Towing in mountainous areas can be hard on a transmission, so installing a cooler is an inexpensive way to provide protection. The most efficient place to install a transmission cooler is directly behind the grille, in front of the radiator and A/C condenser. We recommend measuring the available space in this area, and then choosing the largest transmission cooler that will fit. The # D13501 is a great choice, but if you have the available space, I would go with the # D13502 which measures...
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• What Brake Controller do You Recommend for My 2020 Toyota Highlander while Towing a 4,000 lb. Camper
  I did some research on your 2020 Toyota Highlander L, and it looks like your vehicle is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds. With this tow capacity, you will be able to safely tow without the need of a transmission cooler for your 4,000 pound trailer. As always, I recommend confirming with your owner's manual for the most accurate weight capacity rating. However, if you wish to extend the life of your transmission, I do recommend a transmission cooler like the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin...
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• Installing A Transmission And Oil Cooler On My 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
  I spoke with a representative from Derale. They said the Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler with Multiple Threads, part # D15902, is not a directional cooler. The exit will be wherever you want it to be. He also told me though this cooler would be a great engine oil cooler for your 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Duramax diesel, you will need a separate transmission cooler because the hose barb fittings are a different size than your transmission lines. My transmission cooler...
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• Recommended Towing Package for a 2011 Mazda 3 Sedan
  We have everything you are looking for, but I must warn you that Mazda does not recommend towing with this vehicle, so you would be doing so at your own risk. The other complication is that there is no stated towing capacity for your vehicle because it is not recommended for towing. You will want to be very careful if you choose to tow. For a trailer hitch I recommend the Curt Class I Hitch # C11393. This hitch as a Gross Trailer Weight Capacity of 2,000 lbs. and a Tongue Weight Capacity...
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• Transmission Cooler Kit for a 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon
  I would be happy to help you find a new transmission cooler for your 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon. I recommend the Derale Series 9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/ NPT Inlets - Class I -Extra Efficient item # D13611. You will want to remove the current one and install this one in place of it as you probably won't have enough room to install both. I have linked a picture of what this cooler looks like installed. The picture is on a full-size SUV so it looks small. The transmission cooler...
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• Can the Factory Transmission Cooler on a 2007 Nissan Frontier be Bypassed
  We don't have a video but I can tell you how you would bypass the factory transmission cooler in the radiator of your 2007 Nissan Frontier. There is a line running to the radiator from the transmission and another running from the radiator to the transmission (the supply and return lines). You would need to take those lines out and plug the inlets where they were. How you do this will depend on if you remove the lines directly at the radiator or further back, leaving the fittings in place...
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• Do I Need a Transmission Cooler for Trailer Towing with a 2017 Acura MDX?
  Adding a transmission cooler to your vehicle that is towing a trailer is usually a good idea. The extra weight added by the trailer and its cargo puts additional strain on your vehicle's transmission, causing it to run hotter which will shorten the life of your transmission in the long run. For your 2017 Acura MDX, I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler # D13501. This is a Class II transmission cooler and uses turbulator plates for more efficient cooling. Dimensions...
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• Transmission Cooler Install on 1991 GMC Suburban with 700R4 trans and 5.7L
  Not all transmission coolers require special adapters for connecting to the lines of the transmission. The 700R4 does not need one according to Derale. Do you can install the part # D13501 without a fitting adapter and can just run the rubber hoses of the kit to the lines and radiator you have now.
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler For 2019 RAV4
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class II - Efficient # D13501 is the most popular universal-fit transmission cooler for various vehicles and should fit your 2019 Toyota RAV4. This cooler measure 11" wide, 5-3/4" tall, and 7/8" deep. To confirm if this will work on your vehicle for sure you will need to measure the space between your grille and radiator and compare to the cooler's dimensions. This transmission cooler works with 5/16" lines. If your...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2013 Nissan Frontier
  A lot of vehicles have external transmission coolers similar to the Derale Transmission Cooler # D13501 that you referenced. Some of these coolers are adequate for towing whereas others do not keep the fluid cool enough. My understanding is that there are two transmission coolers on your 2013 Nissan Frontier. One larger one integrated into the radiator and a smaller one downstream of that one. What we often recommend is installing a larger auxiliary cooler downstream of the cooler in...
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• Transmission Cooler and Install for a 2013 Toyota Tacoma
  Transmission cooler installs are all basically the same. If you check out the install video I attached you will see the # D13501 being installed on a vehicle that will give you the general idea how it would install on your 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Basically you will want to run the return line of your factory transmission cooler to the cooler and then finally back to your transmission. You will want to mount the cooler itself in front of the AC condenser/radiator as well. I attached a help...
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• Will the Derale Transmission Cooler Kit Part # D13501 Fit a 2008 Ford Escape with the 3.0L V6 Engine
  The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13501 is an excellent option for your 2008 Ford Escape with the 3.0L V6 engine. The kit comes with a 11/32" diameter transmission hose that is designed to be used on vehicles with 5/16" transmission lines. When we installed this cooler on a 2008 Ford Escape with the 2.3L I4 engine, we did not need any adapter or special fitting outside of what is included in the kit as it had 5/16" transmission lines. However, it was a different...
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