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Transmission Cooler: Description and Operation

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER

DESCRIPTION





The transmission oil cooler is an oil to coolant type, mounted in the radiator lower tank (Fig. 1). Rubber hoses connect the oil cooler and the automatic transmission. Use only approved transmission oil cooler hoses that are molded to fit the applicable vehicle. The transmission cooler is serviced with the radiator.

OPERATION
As oil flows through the cooler, heat from the oil is transferred to the coolant.