Transmission Cooler??
 

I have a 99 dakota 2wd with 95,000 miles on it and I am contemplating putting a trans cooler on it. I have talked to a lot of people with dakotas and all say that my day is coming for a new transmission. I just bought in in October and have not had a trans flush yet. Would this help and then put on the cooler?? Or, is it pointless with this amount of miles. I have not problems with the tranny now, I would just rather pay 200 instead of 2000. Thanks

RE: Transmission Cooler??
 

If you aren't doing a lot of towing, you don't need to install a trans cooler. A tranny flush would always be good though.

RE: Transmission Cooler??
 

Im not for sure but doesnt already have one...? My 02 4.7 w/ tow package does...mabie its a add on w/ the tow package, not sure.

RE: Transmission Cooler??
 

well i have 135000 and tow with mine and DOnt have a trans cooler. I guess its all on the truck and what you tow. But if you don;t tow there isn't no reason for one

RE: Transmission Cooler??
 

my 99 has the tow pakage, but it doesnt have the add on tranny cooler. I tow atleast acouple times a month with it and it has no problems. it has 205,000kms and I did a tranny flush last year.

RE: Transmission Cooler??
 

mine 98 dakota has 195000 miles on it and is still running the origional transmission so these trannys do last if they are maintained properly

RE: Transmission Cooler??
 

Yea, with proper maintenance (and the right transmission fluid, ATF+4), these transmissions are supposed to be pretty good.

Like others have said, a few things ask yourself:
Do you tow much?
Do you live in a hot climate?

If you answered yes to at least one of those questions, it would not be a bad idea to get a transmission cooler. I would say if you answered yes to both of them, you should get one.
A transmission cooler will not hurt even if you don't "need" one.
I will probably add one some time later, and I don't tow, but I do live in a pretty warm (during the summer) area.