Post by ZanderMan on Jun 14, 2020 20:58:37 GMT -5
I’m looking at a transmission cooler for my 5th gen (2012) 4Runner. Towing capacity is 5K and my loaded Sonic Lite is a smidge over 4K. Safe margin, but even with putting the transmission in “manual” shifting mode and keeping it out of OD, the transmission temps are about 30-50 degrees higher than normal. So instead of seeing peaks of 160F w/o the trailer, I’m seeing 210F on a long incline while pulling.
For the longevity of my transmission, I’m looking at adding an inline cooler to my stock system to bring those temps back down a bit. I’m looking at the B&M 70268, the Derale 13504 Series 8000, or the American Volt HD with a thermostat-controlled fan with (temp selectable) on/off temp sensor. The American Volt looks just like the Derale, but adds the fan for when you’re sitting in traffic and the tran fluid temp is staying high.
On a couple earlier 3rd gen 4Runners I’ve owned, I have put B&M 70268 transmission coolers on them as preventative measures because the cooling section of the radiator is known to burst and mix with engine coolant causing the infamous “pink milkshake” that will ruin a transmission. So, not daunted by the installation, just looking for experience of others on selection.
Any experience or guidance on transmission coolers?
BTW, here’s a helpful chart for life of transmission fluid based on temp.
For the longevity of my transmission, I’m looking at adding an inline cooler to my stock system to bring those temps back down a bit. I’m looking at the B&M 70268, the Derale 13504 Series 8000, or the American Volt HD with a thermostat-controlled fan with (temp selectable) on/off temp sensor. The American Volt looks just like the Derale, but adds the fan for when you’re sitting in traffic and the tran fluid temp is staying high.
On a couple earlier 3rd gen 4Runners I’ve owned, I have put B&M 70268 transmission coolers on them as preventative measures because the cooling section of the radiator is known to burst and mix with engine coolant causing the infamous “pink milkshake” that will ruin a transmission. So, not daunted by the installation, just looking for experience of others on selection.
Any experience or guidance on transmission coolers?
BTW, here’s a helpful chart for life of transmission fluid based on temp.
