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A/T - Oil Cooler Installation Increases Towing Capacity: Overview

TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER INSTALLATION
TC001-99

Title:
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER INSTALLATION

Models:
Avalon with A541E ATM

January 29, 1999

Introduction

To prevent overheating of the engine and transmission when towing a weight of more than 1,000 pounds, the radiator should be replaced with a higher cooling efficiency unit and a transmission oil cooler should be installed. The radiator transmission oil cooler and required hardware for installation are available through normal parts supply.

Towing Capacity
^ Up to 2,000 pounds (with transmission cooler installed).

Affected Vehicles
^ All Avalons with A541E Automatic Transmissions.





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