A transmission oil cooler prevents overheating by transferring excess heat from the transmission fluid to maintain optimal performance and longevity.
Standard driving alone can place considerable stress on the transmission system. And one of the most common causes of transmission failure is overheating. For Sunshine Coast residents, a transmission oil cooler installation may help prevent the breakdown and costly repair of your transmission system.
Transmission Oil Cooler
The oil cooler operates on a similar principle to your vehicle’s radiator. The passage of air through the oil cooler when the vehicle is operating reduces the temperature of the oil itself.
This means that heat generated by the transmission, especially when under strain from pulling heavy loads is reduced.
The result is the parts inside the transmission are less likely to overheat which causes wear that may lead to breakdown. But what are the real benefits of having an oil cooler installed for your transmission?
Cooler Temperature
Your transmission was designed to pull the weight of the vehicle, its occupants, and items that you may carry inside. However, pulling a trailer can add a lot of strain to the transmission causing it to overheat. Especially if the trailer is hauling livestock which can shift their weight as the trailer moves, causing even more strain on the transmission.
Even if a vehicle is designed for heavy loads, transmission strain can cause the oil to overheat and degrade over time. Therefore, when the oil breaks down, it no longer protects the moving parts inside the transmission.
By keeping the oil cooler, it is less likely to break down which means that the parts inside the transmission are still protected between changes.
Greater Fuel Economy after Oil Cooler has been Installed.
When your transmission does not have to work as hard thanks to the oil cooler, it takes less energy to run the engine.
The result is that your vehicle enjoys better fuel mileage which saves you money at the pump. Just the fuel savings alone can pay for the installation of the cooler in a relatively short time.
For vehicle longevity, the cost-benefit of improved fuel economy makes installing a transmission cooler an easy and worthwhile decision. Even if you want to sell your vehicle at some point, installing the cooler makes good sense.
Increased Transmission Life
The cooler oil inside means that the parts of the transmission are better protected, so they last longer. Considering the high cost of repairing or replacing a transmission, investing in an oil cooler system is absolutely worth it.
However, the benefits go beyond the transmission to the engine and vehicle itself. Selling your vehicle becomes a little easier given the advantages that the cooler brings. However, if you want to keep your vehicle, a smoother running transmission will prevent the breakdown of the engine.
If you live on the Sunshine Coast, the installation of a transmission oil cooler system helps reduce the chances of a breakdown. The oil cooler offers a strong preventative measure against overheating, one of the most common causes of breakdown. A small investment that may prevent a large repair bill.
Millermatics are the mechanics you need. The workshop is all about transmissions and transmission services with qualified mechanics. Contact the team on 07 5479 3638, they can answer all your questions.
