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Originally Posted by blueoval
A transmission cooler is like a little radiator for your transmission oil. The cooler sits at the front of your car just in front of your radiator. The trans fluid lines run through this cooler to cool the fluid before it makes it way back into the transmission, maintaining it's lubricating properties. When trans fluid gets too hot or is burnt, it loses its protective capabilities to the internal components and will make your gear changes 'sluggish' and horrible. It also places premature wear on components when oil is burnt too.
A trans cooler is added protection for your transmission during times of additional load like towing or hard driving. It will also add more life to your fluid and will prolong the life of your transmission.
To get a heavy duty cooler fitted to your car from a transmission specialist will cost about $350 supplied and fitted. Alternatively you can do it yourself and spend about $120-150 depending on the unit choice. Frankly, $350 is small to pay for not only peace of mind but also longevity of the transmission.
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And make sure you completly bypass the original radiator mounted cooler.