transmission cooler or not
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transmission cooler or not
Just took possession of 2008 250 diesel, first full size pick up and diesel, bought it to pull my 33 foot fifth wheel. Pretty much understand options but am not sure about the transmission cooler. Have read in fifth wheel towing mags that you need to install an additional cooler because the factory install one is for the truck only and will not handle towing in hot climates . Can anyone tell me about the 2008 250 system and what it will handle? thanks
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Your truck has two transmission coolers, and they are plenty to cool your transmission.
The towing mag is clueless. Every truck manufacturer installs enough cooling to cool the truck when it is towing at it's maximum load. That's not true for cars or some SUVs, but it is true for all pickups.
The towing mag is clueless. Every truck manufacturer installs enough cooling to cool the truck when it is towing at it's maximum load. That's not true for cars or some SUVs, but it is true for all pickups.
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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
Your truck has two transmission coolers, and they are plenty to cool your transmission.
The towing mag is clueless. Every truck manufacturer installs enough cooling to cool the truck when it is towing at it's maximum load. That's not true for cars or some SUVs, but it is true for all pickups.
The towing mag is clueless. Every truck manufacturer installs enough cooling to cool the truck when it is towing at it's maximum load. That's not true for cars or some SUVs, but it is true for all pickups.
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My 99 has a fairly sizeable external trans cooler on it. I pull a smaller travel trailer, but it appears more than sufficient for the load I am pulling.
I'd have to say it depends on how close to the trucks limits you are. If you are at or pushing the weight limits, an additional or larger trans cooler may be a good idea.
Just my .02
I'd have to say it depends on how close to the trucks limits you are. If you are at or pushing the weight limits, an additional or larger trans cooler may be a good idea.
Just my .02
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