Just a quick question. Is it more important to have a transmission cooler or a heavy duty radiator for towing situations?

I ask only because I have an aftermarket class III hitch on my truck, and I don't really tow anything too heavy. But, should I change my habits I'm curious to know if I can simply install a tranny cooler and not worry about it, or if I should avoid heavy loads without having a heavy duty radiator as well?

Thanks,
Mike

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1999 F150 S/C XL w/4.6 V8, Automatic, 3.55 axle, Captains Chairs, Single CD player, XLS Appearance Package and XL Value Group - Oxford White w/Harvest Gold lower.

 

I believe the tranny cooler is more important because you will be warned by guage and light if the rad can't keep up but if the tranny overheats, you won't know it until the damage is done.

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99, XL, SC, SB, auto, 4.6L, 255x70R16, 3.55LS, 2wd, Med Tor, Dk Grph, Raider LoRider Tonneau, Valley class III hitch, bed mat.
More to come!

 

I vote for the tranny cooler as you already realy have a HD Radiator in these trucks and if you have the Triton, they are overheat proof by design and will even shut down before they will over heat. That is what the "Triton" is all about.

 

cphillip, I agree - and even endorse a tranny temp gauge. That way, no matter what situation you're in, you always have a reading what condition the transmission is in. These gauges (with hardware) run between $20-$70. Pretty inexpensive insurance.

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1999 F250SD, XLT, 4x2, SC, V10, 4.30, LT235x85x16R, Longbed, Diamond plate mud flaps,Trailer tow Pkg, Class IV hitch, Camper special, sliding rear window, rear privacy glass, Ford rain gutters, Line-X, Lund wind deflector, Banks Trans Command, Banks tranny temp guage with Auto Meter single guage pod. Reese 15K fifth wheel hitch

 

Yea. I really want one of those gauges too. Will do it asap.

[This message has been edited by cphilip (edited 02-18-2000).]