ImPoRtHoNdA

Hey, i was wondering if anyone on here has added a transmission cooler on to their TL. I hear its one of the main reasons why transmission dies, because it over heats. I previously had an accord which the transmission has failed on me. I bought a used replacement one, and was told to add a transmission cooler on it. What do you guys think?

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The newer trans use coolant to cool the trans, i have yet to see someone hook up a trans cooler to the newer transmissions, im sure it can be done though! As for the previous transmissions the trans fluid was cooled through its own seperate cooler at the bottom of the radiator. I have seen the newer transmissions fail though, honda and acura have yet to figure out to perfect their transmissions!

I hate cars

I keep saying this but I'm putting a big external cooler soon.

Our TLs bring the water to a small heat exchanger on the trans instead of oil to the radiator. I didn't see any external lines but still determined to make it work. I can't believe Acura was this cheap.

ImPoRtHoNdA

ah i see. Hey "I Hate Cars" let me know when you do this. I wanna see how it is, Thanks.

I was asking this because i am about to travel, and probably putting about 1000+ miles. I just didnt want any damage on my transmission. haha

I hate cars

Flat level ground on the freeway with the convertor clutch locked up, you will run cooler than driving around town. Still needs a cooler though.

ImPoRtHoNdA

i see. well there are going to be hills on the place where i am going. Do i need to stop and let the car take a break or anything for this 3hr trip? or am i good to just go straight all the way.

I hate cars

I do a 4 hour trip every other week with hills and I usually drive straight through. It will be fine.

01tl4tl

4 hours!!- you can drive a 400 mile stretch if your back, bladder and fuel will hold out!
Bless those nasa diapers