The inefficient factory fluid cooler is located in the radiator's coolant holding tank. The hot trans fluid is cooled by transferring its heat to the colder engine coolant that surrounds it. The minimal temperature difference between the two fluids under normal conditions causes little, if any, drop in the transmission fluid temperature.
Perma-Cool® Transmission Oil Coolers perform best when installed in conjunction with the factory cooler and mounted in front of the radiator. With cool fluid re-entering the transmission, the valves, springs and seals perform as intended, resulting in smoother operation, positive shifts, lower floor board temperatures and extended life.
If you use your vehicle for towing, drive in stop-and-go traffic, or carry heavy loads, your transmission needs a Perma-Cool® Transmission Oil Cooler. If you drive a recreational vehicle, a street machine with a high-performance automatic transmission, or a race car, you also need a Perma-Cool® Transmission Oil Cooler.