Engine Oil Cooler

[justin99]

I have on 02 Limited V8 and have read plenty of post searching that people upgrade to another tranny cooler, but what about an engine oil cooler. Im sure this is a good idea. Has anyone done this and if so what kind are you using?

 

[aldive]

Have you monitored the oil temperature to see if you actually need one?

 

[justin99]

no, im just taking safety precautions. I figured 50-70 bucks to keep the engine cooler would be a good investment. I do alot of towing in the 4000-6000lb range.

 

[aldive]

For towing like that, the oil cooler might be a prudent addition.

Do you have plenty of tranny coolers?

 

[justin99]

I am in the process of adding a second tranny cooler, doing the research now on which one to get. I have not used the truck to tow anything big yet but will in the next couple of weeks. My main issue is what oil and tranny cooler to purchase.

 

[aldive]

I would recommend a stacked plate style tranny cooler. Take a look at the offerings from B & M.

 

[justin99]

thanks, i guess my problem was i didnt realize that the same cooler could be used for oil and transmission. so im gonna buy 2 of the same ones for what i need.

 

[justin99]

being the 02's and up have not dipstick for the tranny. how do i go about adding fluid when i add the second cooler?

 

[aldive]

thanks, i guess my problem was i didnt realize that the same cooler could be used for oil and transmission. so im gonna buy 2 of the same ones for what i need.

Oil coolers and tranny collers ( at least the good ones ) are different.