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Old May 19, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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Transmission Oil Cooler

does transmission oil cooler for auto trans offers a smoother gear shift?
Old May 19, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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it does add some additional quantity of fluid thru the system which as it ages will aid marginally in keeping the protective qualities of the oil a bit more in the good zone...but type of fluid makes all the diff...try AMSOIL synthetic for smoother shifts and lower tranny temps.
Old May 19, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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Are you really gonna see any better shifting using synthetic fluid in the automatic??,,I have a 96 gxe and it seems to shift smooth with the regular trans fluid.
Old May 19, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Sythetic fluid will help during extreme conditions, such as cold shifts in the morning, or stop and go traffic. A cooler will help during stop and go traffic or driving up long San Francisco hills.

I have a B&M cooler and Redline D4 ATF. They work great.
Old May 19, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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If you drain the old fluid, how important is it to get all the old stuff out if you are putting in synthetic, if some is left is this a compatibility problem?
Old May 19, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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not with the Amsoil...I only speak as a user and have put it in many cars and trucks and was very impressed with the feel and change in the smoothness...

bo I am not a dealer...
Old May 20, 2003 | 03:58 AM
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Since changing to synthetic ATF my shifting does appear to be a lot smoother. I also added a transmission cooler. Since I live in hot Florida, a tranny cooler seems to me like tranny insurance.

Pedro
Old May 20, 2003 | 07:12 AM
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adding a cooler will not improve your shifts.


it is somethig you should get if you get a VB upgrade to your tranny
Old May 20, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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VB mod will improve shifts. Tranny cooler will only keep the temp of the ATF down and should be used if you tow stuff with the Maxima(hope not!)

-OR-


If you have a VB mod you will need the tranny cooler.

The cooler prolongs the life of the ATF by keeping the fluid temperatures lower. Heat is the leading cause of Automatic transmission failure along with keeping old tranny fluid in the car too long.

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Old May 20, 2003 | 07:26 AM
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Originally posted by dlicari
VB mod will improve shifts. Tranny cooler will only keep the temp of the ATF down and should be used if you tow stuff with the Maxima(hope not!)

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If you have a VB mod you will need the tranny cooler.

The cooler prolongs the life of the ATF by keeping the fluid temperatures lower. Heat is the leading cause of Automatic transmission failure along with keeping old tranny fluid in the car too long.

D
what he said..
Old May 20, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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what cooler to use???
Old May 20, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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get a b & m

www.jegs.com
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...28&prmenbr=361


the 42.99 one is fine
Old May 20, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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what is VB mod?

is it worth getting a cooler, if i live in new york state. we have cold winter here.
Old May 20, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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valve body modification, it gives an auto tranny firmer quicker shifts, especially from 1-2.
Old May 21, 2003 | 01:07 PM
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where can i find more info about it? and purchasing price info as well. thanks.


Originally posted by BadKarma99-4spd
valve body modification, it gives an auto tranny firmer quicker shifts, especially from 1-2.
Old May 21, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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where can i find more info about it? and purchasing price info as well. thanks.
go here http://www.maximumtuning.net/ ask for jeff he can answer all you questions. the vb is 325 if the group deal is still on, the website says it is. the cooler and kit is 60 i think, new solinoids are 150, i think and the deposit is 200 to be refunded when you send him your vb

have fun
Old May 21, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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should u do a complete flush before u change to a syntetic fluid?

or is just draining it from underneath good?
Old May 22, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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^ I think you are supposed to flush it.
Old May 22, 2003 | 05:20 AM
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Originally posted by redmaxpa007
get a b & m

www.jegs.com
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...mp;prmenbr=361


the 42.99 one is fine
Ditto.
Old May 22, 2003 | 09:16 AM
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thanks BadKarma99-4spd.
Old May 22, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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Originally posted by joew
thanks BadKarma99-4spd.
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