Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class II
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Price: $122.27
Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class II
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Derale Engine Oil Coolers - D15501
- Tube-Fin Cooler
- W/ Sandwich Adapter
- With - 6 AN Inlets
- Class II
- 12-3/4W x 7-5/8T x 3/4D Inch
- Derale
12-3/4" Wide x 7-5/8" tall x 3/4" deep, efficient, tube-and-fin cooler core comes with a sandwich adapter and all necessary installation hardware, making it easy to prolong the life of your engine and improve its overall performance.
Features:
- Prolongs life of engine oil, reducing number of necessary changes
- Improves overall functioning and performance of engine
- Cools effectively through use of tube-fin core
- Designed with copper tubing expanded into aluminum fins for maximum heat transfer
- Copper is the best material for conducting the heat out of the fluid while aluminum is ideal for transferring and dissipating that heat
- Designed with copper tubing expanded into aluminum fins for maximum heat transfer
- Provides external lines, via sandwich adapter, for simple installation of oil cooler without having to reposition oil filter
- Includes:
- Tube-and-fin cooler core
- Sandwich adapter
- High-temperature, high-pressure rubber hose with stainless steel clamps
- Brass hose-barb adapters
- Multiple sleeve nuts to ensure proper thread size
- Complete mounting kit
- Made in USA
Specs:
- Heat exchanger:
- Inlets: -6 AN
- Dimensions: 12-3/4" wide x 7-5/8" tall x 3/4" deep
- Distance between inlets: 6-1/4"
- Core width: 9-5/8"
- Sandwich adapter:
- Inlet/Outlet ports: 3/8" NPT
- O-ring diameter: 2-3/4"
- Engine filter thread size: 3/4"-16, 13/16"-16, 18 mm x 1.5 mm, 20 mm x 1.5 mm and 22 mm x 1.5 mm
- 1-Year warranty
Perhaps the simplest type of heat exchanger, the tube-fin effectively cools a variety of automotive systems. The concept is simple: Fluid cools as it travels through the core by transferring heat out to the fins. The fins then provide the surface area necessary for sufficient heat exchange to take place, allowing the heat pulled from the fluid to dissipate into the surrounding air. The result is longer-lasting oil and a better-functioning engine.
The sandwich adapter in this kit provides the external oil lines necessary to install a cooler without requiring you to move the factory spin-on oil filter, making it even easier to extend the life of your vehicle's engine. In addition, the thermostatic bypass feature allows oil cooler than 180 degrees to bypass the heat exchanger, so your engine will warm up faster.
15501 Derale Tube and Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit with Sandwich Adapter
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Customer Reviews
Derale Tube-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class II - D15501
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (14 Customer Reviews)
12-3/4" Wide x 7-5/8" tall x 3/4" deep, efficient, tube-and-fin cooler core comes with a sandwich adapter and all necessary installation hardware, making it easy to prolong the life of your engine and improve its overall performance.by: Ken10/22/2022
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
It has been 1 year now. Here is the story.
Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 w/3.92 gears.
Oil temp at speed with no trailer: 224
Oil temp at speed with Springdale Mini RV: 240 (backed off at that point….it would have kept climbing)
After the install:
Oil temp at speed with no trailer: 200ish.
With trailer 210-220
Before I did this, I had to keep it at 55 in the expressway to keep my oil from turning into charcoal. Now I can drive normally. Only at the hottest part of the summer on a long grade did I ever brake 230 and it cooled right back off at the top of the hill.
Also holds about another quart of fluid which I like from a wear/tear perspective.
Even if the temp wasn’t an issue this kit would be worth it to move the oil filter to a non-retarded spot. I opted to go with the frame on the right side. Can change filter from side if wheel is turned. Very nice.
by: Michael05/11/2022
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
It doesn't fit my car even though the website said it would. I had already installed the radiator component before i found the filter adapter didn't fit so i couldn't return the product.
Comments
This is a universal kit, so there is no guarantee whether it will fit your application. In order for us to assist you, we need pictures and to know what made the adapter not fit.
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Katrina B - 05/31/2022by: Bill03/06/2022
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
This is a quality product and performs great. Installed on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma and had to have some machine work accomplished and a change from the original oil filter. Installation was straight forward after those issues were resolved.
by: Ed S06/20/2016
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
Installed this product on my 2013 Ram 5.7 Hemi. Install was simple and straight forward. I hoped there would be improvements in the operating temperature of my engine oil, which there was. Now towing my trailer is no worry about engine oil temp. This cooler works exactly as advertised, and the temp never go above 220. An unexpected result was better gas mileage by almost 2 additional miles per gallon. Also the truck runs much quieter than before and smoother. This noticed by my wife who rides with me always. So I would defiantly call this a win win install and purchase.
Comments
This upgrade to my Ram has paid for itself after one year of use by extending the oil life thus reducing oil change interval
Ed S - 06/20/2017by: Kirk 09/18/2022
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
Doesn't take long to install.
by: Wes06/30/2016
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
I purchased this kit 1 year ago for an 08 Toyota Highlander V6 Sport. The vehicle had a small (and I mean small) trans cooler already installed with the sport, but adding this additional cooler gives us the piece of mind an confidence that when either towing or evening just sitting in temps up to 116F at the drive through in SoCal during summer hours, my family will stay cool. The fans run less and the whole vehicle runs a bit cooler as well. I have verified this with 3rd party OBD readers, actively watching oil temps both at normal operating temps, hill climbs, towing, and when sitting in extreme heat. IT DOESNT BUDGE! I dont have enough good things to say about this cooler. If youve ever thought about it, you should do it. Very easy to install and it flat out works.
by: Tom03/29/2013
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
To start I gave the product a good rating only because the kit put together by Derale came with the wrong barb fittings. I called Derale directly and they sent out the right fittings. I have not installed the kit yet but it is well made in the USA. If the kit would of came with the proper barb fitting definitely would of got a excellent rating.
by: kmr08/13/2016
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
just what i needed easy install nice quality
by: Bill E.06/26/2015
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
Bill is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Good fella, I can't comment on the product yet because I haven't installed it yet. Thanks Jesse
by: JAY IN PA03/29/2016
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
Great product. Easy installation.
by: SteveO05/21/2012
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
Happy to find a system with the adapter. Mounted to my 4runner very easily. Not much confidence in the plastic mounting method will make something else.
by: Mike S.03/28/2011
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
Product was exactly as advertised. Product was shipped quickly, very happy with service.
by: Antoine11/08/2019
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
Recieved item on time, great quality.
by: Ken 07/18/2021
Review from a similar Tube-Fin Cooler in Engine Oil Coolers
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