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Saque radiador atf. Y al colocarlo de nuevo no se llena con aceite. Hay que purgarlo? Como?
Spanish to English: Remove ATF radiator. And when you put it back it does not fill with oil. Should we purge it? How? You should have a dipstick to show you the level in your system. Is it possible that you don't have enough fluid in the system?
I have a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid van, can a transmission cooler be put on it. It had the ecvt transmission in it Thanks
@RobertJ It may be possible for an auxiliary cooler to be installed on your van, but it would likely not be as simple as an installation on a traditional system. I believe that most if not all CVT systems are closed, so there is nowhere to check the transmission fluid level or add more if needed. This can make adding more fluid to the system after an aux cooler has been installed more difficult and most time is best done by a professional.
Which the gap (spacing) between trans cooler and a/c condenser or radiator?
@Ricardo there is no standard for how close or far away the auxiliary transmission cooler needs to be away from the radiator. In most installations the auxiliary cooler ends up installed right next the the radiator with only thin foam pads for separation. You will want to make sure the cooler does not get in the way of any moving parts, such as the fan, and still has airflow to cool the fluid.
My truck(2003 Silverado) has a transmission cooler installed on it,—-now I’m installing another radiator & I have a small rubber hose left over w/no place to connect it. Should I just plug it off ? .
Can you use a transmission cooler as an aux radiator for coolant
Yes! This is exactly what an auxiliary transmission cooler is designed to do.
Do I need to add more fluid to the transmission after adding a cooler? If so, how much?
@MattS As long as your vehicle does not have a closed system, there will be a dipstick under the hood to check the transmission fluid level. After you install an auxiliary cooler into the system you will want to check the dipstick to see if the fluid level is low and add more based on how low the dipstick reads.
Does the cooler need to sit right against the condenser, or can there be a gap in between the cooler and condenser? I figure it could create turbulence and reduce the cooling potential of the radiator
It doesn't necessarily HAVE to sit right up against the condenser - it just tends to work out better that way due to space and having a stable installation. If you're able to have it sit out a little further and you have a way to keep it stable while you're heading down the road then go for it.
Is the stock 5 X 9" transmission cooler on 2003 GMG sierra 1500 Z71 good enough for pulling a 6k trailer?
Does a transmission cooler set up need to sit at at certain level relative to the transmission? Can the entire radiator sit higher than the transmission? would that require an electric pump somewhere in line?
There are no specific mounting heights that are required when installing a transmission cooler. Your transmission will already have the means necessary to allow the fluid to run through it. The aux cooler (like what we have) will just give you more capacity and real estate to cool the fluid so no electric pump is required.
My question, will any of these coolers handle the transmission as a stand alone? I don't want to use the OEM radiator for cooling my tranny? and is there a kit to connect the cooler this way? I'm \also looking to add a Temperature and pressure , do you have kits?
We do not recommend using one of our transmission coolers as a stand-alone cooler. These are designed to supplement your OEM cooler and shouldn't be used individually. Are you asking about a temperature and pressure gauge or something else? We do have some tuners and monitors that you can check out through our fitguide. These can be used to give you more detailed specs about your vehicle.
I am using a 2015 gmc terrain. towing a 4 x8 u haul trailer . Only a few hundred pounds of weight inside the trailer. Going about 800 Miles 1 time only. I am the only passenger. Do I still need a transmission cooler installed?
I think you'll be okay. Just make sure that you have everything loaded correctly and that your cargo is adjusted so that your tongue weight doesn't exceed what your GMC Terrain is rated for.
@Joe Joe, with that little weight, you have nothing to worry about. You’re good to go.
How do I tell if my truck already has an add-on transmission cooler either aftermarket or from the factory? (2018 Nissan Titan SV)
If the truck has 2 factory transmission coolers you can call your local dealer with your VIN and they should be able to tell you. If it's aftermarket then you should be able to see your send and return lines connected like what you see in the photos on this helpful page.
@JonG thanks! I'll check it out.
Class ratio ? Class I Class II or Class III, Class III is better cooling Then I
what size are the fittings on the radiator for the transmission lines? 3/8 is to small, 1/2 is to big. Must be metric? 04 jeep grand cherokee limited 4.7 full time 4wd. Trying to install an auxillary tranny cooler but can not find any fittings that will fit the radiator and tranny line
WHAT SIZE AN IS USED ON A 2003 FALCON GT
The best place to mount a transmission cooler is in front of the radiator. The space there will determine which size you should get. Unfortunately, that space isn't something that is documented, so you will need to measure the length, width, and depth available in that area to find what size would work for you.
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