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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Don't forget to install a nice transmission cooler if you don't already have one. These things tend to heat up quick when hauling a load. (Especially up hill)
 
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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LoCatus
Don't forget to install a nice transmission cooler if you don't already have one. These things tend to heat up quick when hauling a load. (Especially up hill)
I asked about putting one in while it was in there and the mechanic said I did not need to because the one it has would be good. The trailer I am hauling is just under 4000 lbs.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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IF, You don't have an external cooler and your nice new transmission is relying only on what cooling it can get running the fluid through the radiator. I still recommend getting one. $35-$60 depending on how large a cooler you get. easy to install and can save tons of $$$ in future transmission work.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mulie4x4
Good News I have my truck back only took 1 week got the trans in sooner than thought and I have noticed a difference now. The shifting is so smooth and it no longer is downshifting all the time when I am going up hills which is very nice since I have good size hills I need to go on to go anywhere and I have noticed its a bit more perky off the line. I read the mechanics report and the whole tranny had metal throughout and was starting to wear down all components inside. I am happy, now I need to get my hitch put in and wire up my truck to pull a trailer next summer.

I am glad to hear the trans issue has been resolved.
 
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