I have a 2001 Cherokee without a factory installed towing package. I had a receiver hitch installed and I tow an inclosed cargo trailer from time to time. If I tow locally I don't notice heat from the trans mound, but I diffentely do on extended trips. What kind of tranny coolers have you guys used and do they effect engine cooling?

 

Just pick one up at the local parts store.

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There's really nothing to it. Plumb the return lines thru the new cooler and you're done. Simple as pie.

No, it will not effect engine cooling.

I have a power steering fluid cooler, trans fluid cooler, engine coolant cooler, differential fluid cooler...etc. Still doesn't effect engine cooling.

 

I am surprised that you have the towing package, but no tranny cooler. Typically, tranny coolers are part of the "towing package".

 

Whoops...look again. I said "without factory towing package".

 

My bad, that is what I get for responding to anything at 6:00AM before coffee, sorry. To your question, I had my tranny cooler installed by the mechanic that does most of my work and had Napa's best and largest that would fit installed, cannot recall the model name or #. So far it has done well. They are fairly simple to install, but I preferred to have it done since it was 115 degrees here in Phoenix when I needed it to be installed. As mentioned it does not effect engine cooling.

 

B&M #70264 here and as stated install it inline in the return line (upper line out of rad) for max cooling.