Derale Engine Oil Coolers
Derale offers many different kinds of engine oil coolers to keep your engine functioning at its best. For vehicles that are towing trailers, it is essential to keep your engine at a safe temperature.
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Derale also offers tube-fin power steering coolers. The tube-fin coolers are the simplest type of heat exchangers, making installation quick and straightforward. These coolers will improve the longevity and overall functioning of your vehicle's power steering system.
Derale Radiator Fans
To improve gas mileage and boost overall performance of your vehicle, it is important to maintain proper airflow to your vehicle's radiator. Derale offers belt-driven and electric fans that will increase fuel economy, horsepower, and torque.
Derale Transmission Coolers
Derale has a variety of different transmission coolers to fit your vehicle. Depending on where you are able to mount it, you will be able to find a transmission cooler that will keep your vehicle's transmission at the optimum temperature.
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- How to Determine Which Transmission Line is the Return Line for Installing a Transmission Cooler
- The method we use to determine the correct line to install a transmission cooler on is pretty simple. You want to install the cooler on the return line.
To determine which line is the return line you will want to start with your truck totally cooled off. Start the truck and put it in drive, apply the brakes firmly and then apply the accelerator slightly so that the rpms climb. Put the truck back in park and shut it off.
Now go out and feel the two lines leaving the radiator. The cooler...
view full answer... - Bypassing Factory Transmission Cooler on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
- It is possible to install a transmission cooler and bypass the factory transmission cooler on your 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. This is not recommended by manufacturers, but it is possible. You will want to get the largest transmission cooler that will fit your vehicle. I do not know the area that you have available to install a transmission cooler, but if it will fit, I would recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, part # D13504. The overall dimensions for this cooler...
view full answer... - What is the Towing Capacity of a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 with 5.3 Liter Motor
- For a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 with the 5.3 liter the towing capacity will be one of the following depending on how your truck is configured:
Regular Cab, Long Bed
3.73 rear end, 8,000
4.10 rear end, 9,000
Crew Cab, Long Bed
3.73 rear end, 7,500 pounds
4.10 rear end, 8,500 pounds
Extended Cab, Long Bed
3.73 rear end, 7,600 pounds
4.10 rear end, 8,600 pounds
Regular Cab, Short Bed
3.73 rear end, 8,200 pounds
4.10 rear end, 9,200 pounds
Extended Cab, Short Bed
3.73...
view full answer... - Tow Capacity of 4x4 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic with 5.3L and Transmission Cooler Recommendation
- You will want to first consult your vehicle owners manual but based on my research your truck has a standard towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and max towing capacity of 10,500 pounds. The max is usually either with the truck properly equipped or when using weight distribution. Your owners manual should be able to shed some light on this.
Even with the truck properly equipped, and/or using weight distribution you will still be near the maximum of the truck. If a more capable truck is...
view full answer... - Comparison of Plate and Fin Style Transmission Coolers and Tube and Fin Style Transmission Coolers
- The difference between the plate and fin style, # D13504, and the tube and fin style cooler, # D12904, is that the plate and fin models can cool better than the tube and fin models. You will notice that plate and fin coolers with the same rating as tube and fin coolers are smaller in size. Basically, the plate and fin cooler provides more surface area to extract heat from the transmission oil and also has internal turbulator technology to help the oil to cool faster and prevent pressure...
view full answer... - How to Determine Which Line is the Return Line for Installing Supplemental Transmission Cooler
- In order to tell which transmission fluid line is the return line leaving the factory cooler of a vehicle like your 2001 Chevy Silverado you want to start with your vehicle cold. Start it up and put it in drive and brake torque it (apply brakes and rev the engine), for about 10 seconds or so, put vehicle back in park, and turn engine off.
Now quickly go out and feel both transmission lines. The cooler of the two is the return line and the one to use for installing the # D13035.
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2007 Chevy Silverado 4x4 with Tow Package and 5.3 Liter
- The ideal operating temperature for the transmission and fluid is between 160 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Transmission fluid cannot be overcooled, so adding an aftermarket cooler would be a good idea as factory coolers can be inadequate for towing applications.
The Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13502, is one of the recommended coolers for the 2007 Chevy Silverado with the 5.3 liter engine. Since you are towing upwards of 9,000 pounds, I would recommend a higher capacity cooler like...
view full answer... - Recommendation For Transmission Cooler on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS With 4.8 Liter V8
- Ideally you want to keep the temperature of the transmission fluid in the 160 to 200 degree range. You cannot cool transmission fluid too much.
Transmission coolers are universal fit items so you will want to measure the space you have in front of your air conditioning condenser or your radiator to see what size cooler will fit your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Installing an additional transmission cooler in-line with the current transmission cooler would help in cooling the transmission...
view full answer... - What is Correct Placement of Derale Dual-Pass Heat Sink Transmission Cooler # D13265
- Maximum air flow will increase the heat exchange performance of any oil or transmission fluid cooler. This is true for flat plate-fin and tube-fin type coolers that typically mount in front of the air conditioning condenser as well as for heat-sink-type coolers intended for mounting on the frame rail.
If mounted in a location that does not provide maximum air flow the cooler will still help to reduce the fluid temperature to some extent but it will not function at its best. If you prefer...
view full answer... - What do the Class Ratings Mean on the Transmission Cooler Pages
- You can install a stack cooler in your vehicle. The Class ratings are there as a reference point to a hitch Class. For example if someone has a Class III hitch they can look at coolers, see a Class III and say, hey, I have a Class III hitch so this Class III cooler will be good for me. We tried to just make the choosing process easier by assigning a Class.
Transmission coolers are not actually vehicle specific so you can use any one that will fit in the space you have available, included...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500
- All vehicles with an automatic transmission have a factory transmission cooler. Normally it is located inside the radiator but it can also be outside of the radiator. Trucks that have a tow package often have a larger cooler that is outside of the radiator. Regardless of where your factory cooler is located, you can still add a supplemental cooler because transmission fluid cannot be over cooled.
You are correct about towing in warmer weather and in the mountains. It will increase the...
view full answer... - Installing Derale Transmission Cooler to Replace OEM Cooler on 2007 Nissan Frontier SE
- The Derale transmission coolers we sell are designed more as a supplemental cooler that is meant to augment the factory transmission cooler portion of the radiator, not replace it entirely.
If you are experiencing the common problem with the radiator leaking causing the engine coolant contaminating the transmission fluid, your best bet really would be to have the original radiator replaced. I did a Google search using the keywords Nissan Radiator Problem and found that Nissan has extended...
view full answer... - Transmission and Oil Cooler Recommendations for 2008 Dodge Caliber
- If your CVT transmission has lines that run from the transmission to the radiator (some do, some do not), you can install a transmission cooler. A transmission cooler is inexpensive insurance that would do a great job of extending the life of your transmission.
If this is the case, a combination transmission/oil cooler would be a good choice. The Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, part # D15902 might be a good choice for you. The Cooler Kit includes everything necessary...
view full answer... - Why Would a Vehicle Need a Power Steering Cooler
- Any time a vehicle is not moving or if there is extra weight in the vehicle or because the vehicle is towing it makes it harder for the power steering components to do their job (because of the extra weight or lack of motion). This extra stress produces heat which can damage the power steering pump and break down its fluid. Some vehicles like those made by Toyota require a power steering cooler when towing. Consult the owners manual to confirm for any vehicle.
Power steering units don't...
view full answer... - Should the Factory Power Steering Cooler be Bypassed on a GMC Envoy if it is Leaking
- You will want to fix the leak or replace the stock power steering cooler on your GMC Envoy since it is factory installed and removing it could result in warranty issues down the road. Plus it will help the power steering pump to last longer.
Using an aftermarket cooler such as # D13213 is a great idea. It is an inexpensive solution and will continue to help maintain the performance of the power steering system on your Envoy.
Technically you could by pass the cooler and not install...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendations for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L
- When it comes to installing an aftermarket transmission cooler you will want to choose the largest and highest rated transmission cooler that will fit on your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0L because transmission fluid cannot be over cooled. Aftermarket transmission coolers are supplemental coolers and are designed to be install in-line with your factory transmission coolers return line.
Transmission coolers with fans like the Derale 16-Pass Electra-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler...
view full answer... - Is a Radiator Fan Supposed to Spin Freely By Hand When the Engine is Off and Not Running
- If there is a fan clutch between the fan and radiator on your vehicle, then you will be able to turn the fan by hand when the engine is off and not running. If there is no clutch, the fan would be difficult to turn because you would have to turn the fan and the pulley, which are turned by a belt.
If the fan is turning freely with no clutch, then there is a problem with either the belt being loose or the pulley will need adjustments. A fan clutch will look like part # D22175, just as...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2011 Chevy Silverado with 5.3 Liter Engine
- The optimum temperature for transmission fluid is between 160 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit (70 to 93 degrees Celsius) so at 240 (116 Celsius) you were definitely above that range. When towing up a high at low speeds using a low gear or towing mode, if available, would be the correct way to go about towing the trailer.
I would recommend adding a transmission cooler to your 2010 Chevy Silverado. I would use a class III or higher cooler rated for at least 6,000 pounds. You can use # D13503...
view full answer... - Oil and Transmission Coolers for 1993 Dodge with 250 Cummins Diesel Operated in Desert Climate
- Since oil and transmission coolers come in a range of sizes and types, and can mount in any location that will provide air flow (or in the case of fan-powered units enough space for convenient mounting) you can install both a secondary transmission cooler and a fan-powered oil cooler.
I recommend using a secondary transmission cooler in addition to the OEM unit rather than bypassing it. The secondary cooler will take the already-cooled transmission fluid from the radiator and further...
view full answer... - Does a 2007 Toyota RAV4 Towing a 2000 lb Boat Need a Transmission Cooler
- The Curt Class III receiver, part # 13509 is highly rated and would be a great choice for your Rav4.
According to my research, the 2007 V6 is rated for 3500 lbs of towing when properly equipped. I would recommend checking your owners manual to confirm your towing capacity.
To complete your towing system, you might need the following:
Trailer wiring harness with 4-pole trailer connector # 118412
Ball mount, # 2923
2 inch trailer ball, # 19247
1-7/8 trailer ball, # 19260
A...
view full answer... - Supplementary Transmission Cooler for 2004 Silverado 1500 LT That Has a Factory External Cooler
- It is possible that your 2004 Silverado 1500 has an external transmission cooler from the factory; it is also possible that the previous owner installed an aftermarket unit. Some auto makers place a tranny cooler inside the radiator. You can confirm that the unit you are seeing is indeed a stand-alone tranny cooler by following its lines back to the transmission case and you can certainly add on a second cooler for your transmission if you wish and this would indeed be a good idea for your...
view full answer... - Need Threaded Radiator Adapter to Install Transmission Cooler Lines on 2000 GMC Sierra 5.3 Engine
- We offer radiator adapter fittings for the 2000 GMC Sierra to allow installation of a transmission cooler without having to cut and flare lines. Derale part # D13018 is a set of two 5/8-inch inverted flare fittings, one male and one female.
If you do not already have a transmission cooler you can choose the largest size that will fit in the space available for mounting; coolers are not actually vehicle-specific. The linked article provides a lot of useful information about types of coolers...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendations for a 2002 F-350 with the 7.3L Diesel
- Transmission fluid should run below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. At 240 degrees you definitely need to make some sort of change to reduce the temperature. I would first recommend having the transmission checked by a qualified automotive technician to be sure it is performing properly. This will assure you that no damage has been caused to the transmission and you will not be stranded. Installing a transmission cooler will not reverse any damage that may have already been caused.
If you find...
view full answer... - Why are Transmission Coolers Installed on the Fluid Return Line After the Radiator Mounted Cooler
- The biggest reason that transmission cooler manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers want transmission coolers installed after the factory cooler rather than before it is because the transmission cooler in the radiator is surrounded by the coolant in the radiator. The transmission fluid leaving the radiator mounted cooler can be cooled further by the aftermarket transmission cooler.
Installation before the OEM radiator mounted transmission fluid cooler would negate most or all of the...
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab with 4.8 Liter Engine
- The ideal operating temperature for transmission fluid is between 160 to 200 degrees. Your 2009 Chevy Silverado does have a factory transmission cooler, but factory coolers are often inadequate for towing. Since your fluid is reaching 250 degrees, you would benefit greatly from a transmission cooler.
For your 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 4.8 liter engine, I recommend the Derale Transmission Cooler, # D13503. This is a class III cooler rated for up to 6,000 pounds gross trailer...
view full answer... - Transmission and Power Steering Cooler Options for a 2006 Honda Pilot Towing 1520 Pound Trailer
- It is always recommended to follow the instructions of the manufacturer, in this case Honda, but adding a transmission cooler and power steering cooler is always a good idea. When towing, the added weight puts more stress and strain on the transmission and power steering components. Adding coolers will extend the life of these components by keeping them at their optimum operating temperature.
For your 2006 Honda Pilot and the trailer and ATVs you plan to carry, I recommend going with...
view full answer... - Location of Transmission Lines on a 2001 Ford Ranger For addition of a Transmission Cooler
- One of my co-workers here happens to have a 2001 Ford Ranger with 4.0 Liter engine and automatic transmission, so I went out and checked under the hood. The transmission lines are located at the drivers side radiator tank, see photo, and run down, then across to the passengers side before turning back and running to the transmission. You should check your vehicle because different vehicle accessories or packages and the engine size and drive train may affect the location of the transmission...
view full answer... - Towing Capacity for the 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab with 4.7 Liter V8
- For your quad cab 2004 Dodge Dakota with 4 wheel drive and 4.7 liter V8 the towing capacity would be 6,100 lbs.
The GCWR for your truck would be right at 10,500 lbs. This rating is the total weight of the truck and trailer combined.
view full answer... - Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with 6.0 Towing a 5th Wheel
- Given the weight of your trailer and the fact that you tow uphill I recommend going with the largest cooler or most efficient that will fit in the available space you have in the engine compartment of your 2004 Silverado. A stacked plate cooler is going to be the most efficient.
For a stacked plate that is very efficient and rated as a Class V I recommend # D13403. It measures 13 inches wide, 7-5/16 inches tall, and 2 inches deep. I also recommend fitting # D13035 so you do not have...
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