What size are transmission cooler lines?
The sizes can run from 5/16 inch to 5/8 inch so that DIYer will need to be careful to choose the right size hose.
What are transmission cooler lines?
Your transmission cooling lines, often just called the transmission lines, are the lines that connect your transmission to the radiator in your car. They’re made up of a system of rubber hoses and metal or composite aluminum tubes that allow for transmission fluid to flow through them at high temperatures.
Where is the transmission cooler line located?
There are two types of transmission coolers, the type found inside the radiator or the kind that is external to the radiator that usually sits in front of the AC condenser.
How long does it take to replace transmission cooler lines?
Repairing the cooling line for your transmission can take quite a bit of time. You can expect to leave your vehicle at the repair shop for a day or two for this repair.
Why does transmission fluid go through the radiator?
Compressing a fluid causes the fluid to become heated, whether the fluid is a liquid or a gas. This is a byproduct of doing work. If overheated, the transmission fluid becomes less effective, so the fluid is commonly passed through tubing within the engine coolant radiator.
What happens if you put transmission fluid in the radiator?
Transmission fluid will attack the rubber hoses and seals, making them expand, soften, and fail. A quart added to the system will wreak havoc in a hurry, and be very difficult to flush out. If you put it in the coolant reservoir; DON’T START THE ENGINE, remove the tank, and clean it thoroughly.
Does transmission cooler use antifreeze?
In almost all vehicles with an automatic transmission there is a transmission cooler placed inside the radiator. The auxiliary cooler is cooled by air flow while the cooler inside the radiator is surrounded by antifreeze which is a controlled environment.
Can I run two transmission coolers together?
as for routing, just run them all in line with each other. say you are keeping the radiator cooler, take the outlet of that cooler and hook it to the inlet of the new trans cooler, take the outlet of that cooler and hook it to the inlet of the next trans cooler and then back to the transmission.
Do I really need a transmission cooler?
Transmission Coolers help transmissions deal with the added stress and heat caused by towing boats, trailers and other heavy objects. For the same reason, the addition of an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler isn’t just necessary for those who tow trailers anymore.
Do all vehicles have a transmission cooler?
While all automatic transmission equipped vehicles have a transmission cooler in their radiator, this might sometimes not be enough to properly cool your transmission fluid.