How to Determine Return Line on Vehicle for Installing Transmission Cooler
Updated 05/10/2016 | Published 05/09/2016
Question:
CAN YOU TELL US WHERE THE INLET FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE RADIATOR AND THE OUTLET FROM THE RAD BACK TO THE TRANSMISSION? I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THE COOLER IS INSTALLED RIGHT. THANKS
asked by: KEN
Expert Reply:
In order to tell which transmission fluid line is the return line leaving the factory cooler of a vehicle like your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 # D15220.
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Derale Electra-Cool Combo Engine and Transmission Cooler Assembly w/ Fan, -8 AN Inlets - 4 Pass
- Transmission Coolers
- Transmission and Engine Cooler
- Standard Mount
- 15-3/4W x 11-1/2T x 4D Inch
- With - 8 AN Inlets
- Derale
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