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Adding a transmission cooler.....

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by zkayaker, Sep 16, 2015.

  1. Sep 16, 2015 at 6:53 AM
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    zkayaker

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    I am adding a transmission cooler (B&M 70264) to my 2008 4runner. How much extra trans fluid should I add to account for the volume needed with the additional cooler. Has anyone tried to prefill the add on cooler during the install? Thanks for any help!
     
  2. Sep 16, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    i added with the motor off at least a half quart, then with the motor on i topped it off. i didn't try profiling the trans cooler
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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    Thanks for the reply. Any recollection how much the "top off" consisted of. The install looks pretty easy but I'm a little nervous about the process of getting the fluid level correct since there is no dipstick.
     
  4. Sep 16, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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    i can't really speak to that because i have a dipstick, but if you calculate the coolers capacity and how much the lines will use that might get you close
     

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