ROGELIO A GUZMAN
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Yes I did.
Tru-Cool Max 40k Transmission Cooler
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S33k3r
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Sweet! Next question: You going to add a transmission fluid filter?
Why do I ask? Because I think I'd like to employ both, so figured I'd start learning as much as possible.
ROGELIO A GUZMAN
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8m using the existing line that my truck has in the front. Going thru the rad also.
ROGELIO A GUZMAN
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No I'm using the filter that the trans has.Sweet! Next question: You going to add a transmission fluid filter?
Why do I ask? Because I think I'd like to employ both, so figured I'd start learning as much as possible.
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For what it's worth
Stock trans filter is a rock catcher. Designed to stop large debris from entering the pump, create minimal resistance to flow. It's not a fine filter as we would think of like an engine oil filter.
I have a magnefine plumbed inline w/ my cooler lines. Also have one on my power steering too. Even with some pretty neurotic maintenance, both filters were able to catch some fine bits - like anti-seize.
ivin74
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Do you have any pics? I'm curious to see the set up. How often do you change the filters?
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Haven't established a change interval yet. I did a trans service - drop pan, change fluid, filter, gasket, etc and popped the inline one in there at the same time. Ran it for 1000 miles, changed it, and it's been in there ever since. ~8kmi ago. I'll probably take it out at 15k and see how it looks, adjust from there. I'm not terribly worried about leaving it in too long. The filter has a bypass valve so worst case, it reverts to 'stock' if it gets plugged.
I just cut the soft part of the line going from radiator to external cooler and chucked it in there. Was afraid to commit to it until I knew how well it performed. Been on my list of things to tidy up
The larger granules are from me cutting it open. This is 1000mi use, transmission extraordinarily well maintained. Just proves that stuff still settles out, and the trans filter is more or less a mesh. Changed first filter out early figuring it would get the dirtiest, the fastest.
Magnet caught some fine stuff. Even with 2 transmission pan magnets. Filter caught some small metal debris. ~popcorn salt sized
For the power steering one: I chucked it on the return line coming from the steering box. Have yet to open it up. Probably won't for a while. P/S is a pretty basic system, not a ton in there to shed large amounts of metal. And my fluid has been well maintained
ivin74
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I would be curious to see what it looks like as well. Do you have a part number for the magnefine you used?
I'm going to give a shot and do some testing as well.
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And personal preference, use constant tension clamps for the hose. I don't remember where I got mine... But make sure they're thick ones, not thin stuff. Better than screw clamps IMO
