Transmission Cooler: Need advice

[Ozzy]

I'm thinking about installing a cooler for my transmission oil but i need recommendations.
How much do they cost on average and where is a good place to get them installed.

Do any of you have one of these things installed, do you recommend them? Even if I change tranny fluid regularly (50,000 km).

[tidus888]

are you tracking the car or what? or else.. you don't really need tranny cooler!

[DragonZealot]

If you plan to haul a trailer or you live in a mountainous area you would need a transmission cooler.

[bpopd]

Bump. I need a transmission cooler.

[kleptodathief]

get the BM tranny cooler...if u have a v6 honduh...u best get one LOL

[poedua]

I know ...I've resurrected an ' ancient ' thread.

But, I was wondering the same thing......

Has anyone installed a transmission cooler recently or been driving with one for extended period of time ?

If you just do normal day to day ( non-towing ) driving, is here any value of such a cooler on prolonging the life of an automatic transmissions ?

[skidz88]

I know ...I've resurrected an ' ancient ' thread.

But, I was wondering the same thing......

Has anyone installed a transmission cooler recently or been driving with one for extended period of time ?

If you just do normal day to day ( non-towing ) driving, is here any value of such a cooler on prolonging the life of an automatic transmissions ?

Most people get by just fine in every day conditions...But heat is the #1 enemy of an automatic so if you can reduce the tranny temps you'll prolong its life. It's less than $100 and easy to install yourself, you decide if it's worth it.

[Pete_Coach]

I know ...I've resurrected an ' ancient ' thread.

But, I was wondering the same thing......

Has anyone installed a transmission cooler recently or been driving with one for extended period of time ?

If you just do normal day to day ( non-towing ) driving, is here any value of such a cooler on prolonging the life of an automatic transmissions ?

In short, no. The transmission (automatic) is more than capable of handling extreme temperatures temperatures. In the "frozen" north, we rarely encounter the temperatures and the stop and go traffic that occurs in say, Texas, Los Angeles, Miami or other Southern cities. And even in those cities, cars don't need transmission coolers.
If you are towing heavy loads and putting extraordinary stress on the gearbox for long periods of time, a cooler can help but, those cases are rare. There is no added value or guarantee of longevity or improved performance with a cooler. In my opinion, it is just another part in the chain of components that can fail unexpectedly. Don't waste your money.

[poedua]

In short, no. The transmission (automatic) is more than capable of handling extreme temperatures temperatures. In the "frozen" north, we rarely encounter the temperatures and the stop and go traffic that occurs in say, Texas, Los Angeles, Miami or other Southern cities. And even in those cities, cars don't need transmission coolers.

If you are towing heavy loads and putting extraordinary stress on the gearbox for long periods of time, a cooler can help but, those cases are rare. There is no added value or guarantee of longevity or improved performance with a cooler. In my opinion, it is just another part in the chain of components that can fail unexpectedly. Don't waste your money.

Thnks.

So, basically change or flush your automatic transmission fluid in accordance with the owners manual ' severe service ' schedule....in your view.

I've often wondered why vehicle's whose manuals only call for a standard transmission fluid change every 48,000 km don't actually opt for a more robust fluid replacement procedure such as calling for a transmission flush ( i.e even if it is only a multiple 3X drain and fill procedure ) which replaces a majority of the transmission fluid ( unlike a standard transmission fluid change )

[poedua]

Most people get by just fine in every day conditions...But heat is the #1 enemy of an automatic so if you can reduce the tranny temps you'll prolong its life. It's less than $100 and easy to install yourself, you decide if it's worth it.

If I was mechanically oriented - I suppose I could do that ...but I'm not.

So, you could probably get a dealership to put one in for somewhere around $200 ?