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Vehicle Fluid Filter
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  • Differences Between Transmission Coolers, Oil Relocating Filters, and Transmission Filters
  • The filter that comes with Derale Remote Transmission Filter Kit, # D13090, is an oil filter so in terms of how it filters, it functions the same way as the oil filter for the engine oil on your 2006 Dodge Caravan. The Derale Remote Transmission Filter Kit, # D13090, can use off the shelf filters. The included filter does not use magnets. The outside diameter of the filter is 3-1/2 inches. It has 3/4 inch-16 threads. The filter landing is 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches. The inlet/outlet size...
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  • Where Should Remote Transmission Filter Be Installed On Vehicle
  • When installing a remote transmission filter like part # D13090 on your vehicle, you can install it on either the incoming or outgoing line of the transmission. I have attached a drawing that shows the filter installed on the incoming transmission line. I called my contact at Derale and they told me it is really up to the individual which side of the OEM radiator they want to put the filter.
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  • How Does the Replacement Filter # D13092 Filter the Transmission Fluid
  • The Replacement Filter # D13092 that you referenced uses a paper filter element that the transmission fluid passes through to remove debris and metal dust.
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  • Micron Rating of Derale Filter 13092 and Fluid Control Thermostat Kit for Transmission Cooler
  • I spoke with my contact at Derale and on the Replacement Filter # D13092 it has a micron rating of 21. He stated that you do not want to go more fine than that because it can strip out the abrasives in the transmission fluid that are needed for proper operation of the transmission. We carry different Derale thermostat kits that basically work the same way the thermostat does in a vehicle. There is no need for this for a supplemental transmission cooler unless you live in a cool climate...
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  • Value of Installing a Power Steering Cooler on 2005 Honda Odyssey That Will Not be Used to Tow
  • There is almost always a value in reducing the operating temperatures of the fluids in a vehicle. This is particularly true when it will bear the burden of towing, but it remains true for vehicles like yours that will not tow a trailer. The climate in your area may also play a role in determining the merits of a power steering, oil or transmission fluid cooler. In areas with high outside temperatures, fluid coolers are often considered essential by many drivers. I have included a link to...
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  • Derale Transmission Cooler for 2003 Ford Explorer Towing 3200-lb Boat Trailer
  • Generally the priority for cooling fluids in a tow vehicle is engine oil first, followed by transmission fluid, and then power steering fluid, if desired. Coolers like the Derale # D13504 are not fluid-specific; this cooler can be used for engine oil or transmission fluid. Coolers are also not vehicle-specific; you can use the largest cooler that will fit the space available for mounting one. Since you are planning to use a deep-pan tranny cooler I suggest you consider adding an engine...
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  • Installing Derale Transmission Filter kin on 2005 Honda Odyssey
  • I took a look at the owner's manual of the 2005 Honda Odyssey, and while they recommend the use of Honda parts and fluids, it isn't a hard and fast rule. You will be just fine using the Derale Remote Transmission Filter Kit # D13090 with your Odyssey.
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  • Installing Derale Combination Transmission/Engine Oil Cooler, Part # 13302, in a 2010 Honda Odyssey
  • The Derale Combination Transmission/Engine Oil Cooler Core, part # D13302, offers the convenience of being able to cool two engine fluids within one single housing. The protocol for cooling engine fluids is generally to cool the engine oil as a first priority, followed by the transmission fluid, and then the power steering fluid. Coolers are not vehicle-specific, meaning that you can use the largest one that will fit in the space available in front of your air-conditioning system condenser....
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  • Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler Installation on a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
  • The Combination Engine Oil and Transmission Cooler you purchased, # D15902, will work great on your 2007 Suburban, provided that there is 2 inches of clearance below the OEM oil filter for installation of the sandwich adapter and installation and removal of the filter and there is room for the oil cooler hose to be routed when the sandwich adapter is installed. Lets break the installation down to engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler separately since the combo you purchased is...
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  • 2014 Honda Accord V-6 Transmission Cooler Availability
  • There will be a built in transmission filter on your 2014 Honda Accord. Changing the transmission fluid that often really wouldn't be necessary. If you can find external transmission lines on your 2014 Honda Accord you can install a transmission cooler. For a vehicle like yours that won't be towing anything ever most likely you wouldn't really need one. But they can't hurt. The part # D13611 is a pretty small cooler that would work as long as you find external lines on your transmission....
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  • Does Transmission Cooler Need to be Pre-Filled Before Install on Vehicle
  • When installing a transmission cooler it is not necessary to pre-fill the cooler with fluid. That will only cause a bigger mess most likely. It's not like an oil filter where it's a good idea to pre-fill before installing it. You'll just want to install the cooler and then after that's completed check the fluid level on the dipstick and add additional fluid as needed. I'd grab an extra quart to have ready as typically some fluid gets lost during the install process and then you'll need...
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  • Will the Derale Transmission Pan Cooler D14204 Fit a 1994 GMC Suburban K1500 With 4L60 Transmission
  • So long as you have 2" of space beneath your factory transmission pan then yes, the Derale Transmission Pan Cooler part # D14204 will fit your 1994 GMC Suburban K1500 with the 4L60 transmission. In regards to the transmission fluid filter, you can use the OEM style that is for your transmission but Derale does not offer transmission fluid filters. The note for using a smaller transmission fluid filter only applies to models after 1996. Please note we have a temperature sensor this pan...
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  • What Would Cause Transmission To Seemingly Stop Shifting Properly When It Warms Up
  • I've had similar issues with cars and the problem wasn't that the temperature of the fluid was causing the change in shifting/performance the issue was that the fluid filter was getting clogged with debris (from clutches etc. failing and coming apart in the transmission) and therefore not able to allow the transmission to shift properly. Once you park the car the debris falls off of the filter and it appears to shift normal again till it clogs again. The solution is to take the vehicle...
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  • What Filter is Recommended For the Derale Transmission Pan Cooler # D14207 on 1999 Chevy Suburban
  • The Derale Transmission Pan Cooler, part # D14207, will install in place of your factory transmission pan. You can use the factory transmission filter on your 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD 7.4L engine. The Derale # D14207 pan cooler is larger than the factory pan and will increase the fluid capacity by 4-1/2 quarts, but will not require a deep filter adapter because the fluid will be around the cooling tubes at the bottom of the pan. It provides additional cooling by using the cooling tubes...
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  • Oil, Transmission and Power Steering Cooler Recommendations for 2003 Acura MDX
  • Yes, the aftermarket coolers we sell will provide comparable performance to dealer-installed supplementary coolers. The oil, transmission and power steering coolers we offer are intended to supplement, but not to replace, the standard OEM equipment on a passenger vehicle when it is faced with the demands of towing. The good news is that we offer a number of combination coolers, ones that feature dual cores to allow two different fluids to be cooled simultaneously within one common housing....
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  • Using an Inline Transmission Filter # D13090 in Conjunction with Transmission Cooler
  • Using an inline transmission cooler like the Derale model, part # D13090 in conjunction with the # D13504 transmission cooler should not present a problem with the transmission pump. The parts are designed to work together. Keep in mind that using the inline filter along with the cooler will add some fluid capacity to the system, make sure to add enough fluid to completely fill the system.
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  • Recommendation for a Combination Oil and Transmission Fluid Cooler for F-150 Ford 5.4 liter engine
  • Since you are looking for an engine oil and transmission fluid cooler recommendation for your Ford F-150 I would recommend you get a Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler with Multiple Threads # D15902. This will provide you with a transmission fluid cooler and an engine cooler in one unit. This also comes with several thread sizes for the filter to ensure compatibility with your vehicle. To ensure that you have enough room to install this product on your vehicle I would...
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  • Oil & Transmission Coolers for Ford F-53-Based Class A RV
  • Based on my research the 1998 Fleetwood Bounder M-36S Class A RV with the Ford 460 engine is based on the Ford F-53 chassis. Coolers are not vehicle-speciofic; you can install as large a cooler as you have space to mount one. Coolers are also not fluid specific; the same cooler model can be used for engine oil and for transmission fluid or even power steering fluid. Derale Class III cooler # D15551 includes a spin-on adapter in the required 3/4-16 thread. This will be a good choice for...
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  • Anti-Freeze Solution Recommendation for an Air Lift Air Suspension System In Northern California
  • Most likely you would be fine with out either the gunk anti-freeze or the moisture filter since my cousin has this kit on his truck here in the Midwest where we get way more than 10 days of below freezing weather and he has yet to have a problem. But if you wanted to be on the safe side, which is only thing I can recommend, I would recommend you go ahead and install the Gunk anti-freeze solution before the initial install that way you won't have to worry about it or mess with the bags...
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  • How to Find the Transmission Return Line to Install Remote Filter on a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
  • The remote transmission fluid filter # D13090 installs in line with the return line going back to the transmission on your 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. To find the correct line there is a simple test you can do. Start the vehicle and put on the emergency brake and keep your foot on the regular brake. Shift the vehicle into gear for a few seconds then shift back into park and turn off the motor. One of the lines will be noticeably cooler than the other and that is the one you want.
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