Can a trans oil cooler run in a radiator?

It’s an oil cooler and generally all auto cars have one in the radiator. Yes you can run a separate trans oil cooler – it actually extends the life of the tranny esp if you plan on engine power boosts.

Is it better to run a trans cooler or factory cooler?

It is almost invariably better to disconnect the factory cooler and run a separate air/oil trans cooler. The factory type is small and you can usually fit a larger aftermarket type that gives better cooling all round and will extend trans life.

What happens when radiator coolant leaks into transmission?

The Strawberry Milkshake of Death Ruptured radiator cooler tanks are forcing coolant into the five-speed automatic transmission through the cooler lines. Not only does the radiator stop cooling the transmission, but the resulting slurry of coolant and transmission fluid eats valves, erodes seals and speeds up corrosion.

Can you live without a fluid transmssion cooler?

As long as you use a large enough air to fluid transmssion cooler, then you can live without the fluid to fluid cooler. Make sure you put it in the line of airflow from the radiator fan, that will helpo when in traffic, not moving much for long periods. Sign up for a new account in our community.

Can a transmission cooler be used to bypass the radiator?

One important thing to consider when installing a transmission cooler is the size of your transmission lines. If the diameter of your transmission lines are 1/2 inch in diameter, then you will want to go with the transmission cooler that you referenced.

What happens when radiator coolant goes bad in Nissan?

Not only does the radiator stop cooling the transmission, but the resulting slurry of coolant and transmission fluid eats valves, erodes seals and speeds up corrosion. The liquid is known as the strawberry milkshake of death (SMOD)and it’s not because it tastes good (please don’t taste it). Great, now Nissan has ruined strawberry milkshakes for me

How long does car have to cool before opening radiator cap?

The car must cool for at least one-half hour before you attempt to open the radiator cap (unless you want to get sprayed with boiling water and antifreeze). There is one major warning that most people do not realize.

What happens when a radiator in an automatic transmission ruptures?

Ruptured radiator cooler tanks are forcing coolant into the five-speed automatic transmission through the cooler lines. Not only does the radiator stop cooling the transmission, but the resulting slurry of coolant and transmission fluid eats valves, erodes seals and speeds up corrosion.

How to prevent radiator transmission cooler from eating your transmission?

There is an EASY way to prevent your Radiator from eating your Transmission. Check this out: Here is your Transmission Cooler framed in Red. All I did was switch the two Hoses. The Hose indicated by the Red Stripe used to be connected where the Hose indicated by the Green Stripe is connected and vice versa.

What are transmission cooler lines in a radiator?

The hoses traveling from the transmission to the radiator are called transmission cooler lines. They channel hot transmission fluid to the radiator, where it is cooled, then return it back to the transmission. They typically resemble brake lines and are made of metal. Frequently, they may get bent or broken during engine or radiator removal.

Can a transmission cooler leak at the radiator?

Depending on the transmission cooling system routing, it is not too uncommon to get a transmission cooler line leak at the radiator if the lines are starting to rust. When in good condition, transmission fluid is a very bright red, so it is very easy to notice on most surfaces.

What are the symptoms of a transmission cooler failure?

1. Transmission Line Leak One of the most obvious transmission cooler failure or blown transmission line symptoms is a leak. When a line leaks, there will be transmission fluid on the ground near where the leak is coming from.

Which is better cooler line or radiator fitting?

To make up a durable, reliable set of transmission lines that are better and probably cheaper than OEM,go to this company: Fitzall * TRANSMISSION 3/8″ COOLER LINE REPAIR FITTING, FORD RADIATOR. They have brass compression fittings that directly replace the cast iron OEM press in fittings that you can only get by buying a radiator.