Do you need a return line for a transmission cooler?

Do you need a return line for a transmission cooler?

If you plan to use rubber transmission hose and keep the stock cooler lines, you need to connect the cooler return line to your vehicle’s return line. In most cases you’ll need to make a cut to the factory line and connect the new rubber line to it.

How does the transmission cooler work on a Dodge Ram?

I pulled 8000 with my 8 so and Hemi and temps were within normal range per the engineers. The main issue is how it’s plumbed into the truck, the system uses engine coolant through a heat exchanger on the side of the trans to get it to operating temp faster. There is a 3 way valve in the system that you would also have to bypass.

Do you need to change the transmission on a Dodge Ram?

Click to expand… I don’t see a need to change anything on your truck. 3K ain’t shit on a Ram 1500. Fitz-0518 and AFMoulton like this. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)

Do you bypass the radiator with a transmission cooler?

A common question we get asked is whether you should bypass the radiator with your external transmission cooler. The answer to this is, it depends the condition your vehicle is facing. If you live in a very warm area, it may be better to bypass the factory transmission cooler in the radiator in favor of a larger, external transmission cooler.

Where is the transmission cooler on a Dodge Ram 1500?

Ram 1500 5.7 6 speed. on my 2011 Hemi the tranny cooler and AC condenser coil are one. Lines are on the passenger side of the truck. Its the coil in front of the radiator. Jeff, are you towing heavy with your truck? Even with 4.56’s and a 3400 stall converter, I don’t ever see over 160* transmission temps.

How do you change the transmission on a Dodge Ram?

Hold the transmission pan up with one hand to prevent the oil from leaking everywhere. Once the oil has fully drained, remove the bolts and set the transmission pan down. Figure 1. Let the oil drain out of one side first. Leave the drain pan and cardboard in place, and let the transmission continue to drip while you are cleaning it.

What to do if your transmission cooler is leaking?

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Can you put a second cooler on a Dodge Ram?

If you want to put a “better” cooler then bypass the stock cooler. Adding a second cooler to the stock system is just adding restriction and future problems QwikKota likes this. I am installing a 180 stat, I haven’t gotten my new tuner installed yet but will do at the same time.