I would go aftermarket only if the OEM pan did not have a drain plug. No need for extra fluid capacity
I agree. That's just about the only reason I spent the coin for a PPE pan for the Ranger. The drain plug sure does make fluid changes easy.I would go aftermarket only if the OEM pan did not have a drain plug. No need for extra fluid capacity
Apologies for this dumb question, but just had my pan dropped and filter replaced. Is there a 2nd spin on transmission filter?Typically, the pan filter is not regularly serviced, the spin on filter is. Unless that has changed in the last 5 years. The lager pan will not cool anything at an appreciable rate. Been down that road. Also, the larger pan capacity does nothing for filter change intervals, so you are going to need more fluid per change. I would not get one, again.
I have got a nice diff cover, yukon, round aluminum type, not flatback. It has a drain and check and fill plug, with magnets....... , and they are nice. The rear end sees a lot of power, with no active cooling, that is where I would invest.
Looking at your signature, I assume you are talking about the 3.0 Duramax you have. I cannot say if it does or not, I was referring to the Allison 1000, behind the 6.6 Duramax. It has a spin on filter, which is part of the normal maintenance interval service.Apologies for this dumb question, but just had my pan dropped and filter replaced. Is there a 2nd spin on transmission filter?
Changing the cooler is not going to have a huge impact because almost all vehicles (especially heavy-duty ones) have a trans fluid-to-engine coolant heat exchanger and therefore trans temps are more dictated by engine temps.
Even if you keep them in series? That’s what I was talking about.Incorrect, Engine & Transmission temps are 2 separate things, For one....In tank trans coolers are on the "cold" side of the radiator.
The direction of flow should be from radiator to aux cooler and back to tranny.Changing the cooler is not going to have a huge impact because almost all vehicles (especially heavy-duty ones) have a trans fluid-to-engine coolant heat exchanger and therefore trans temps are more dictated by engine temps.
So the other side is "hot side" this is typically where the engine oil "cooler" is. Should this be deleted?Incorrect, Engine & Transmission temps are 2 separate things, For one....In tank trans coolers are on the "cold" side of the radiator.
OP - you may find this thread of interest…Just bought a 2023 GMC Sierra AT4 3 liter Duramax (certified pre owned) with 16,000 miles on it. I was thinking of doing a pan drop and filter change just to get the break in junk out and came across the PPE Aluminum trans pan that adds 4 quarts of capacity and a drain plug for about $287.
This pan would sure be nice for future drain and fills but do you think it would add any value for lowered trans temps and or longevity?
The radiator water temp is not controlled, it gets a faceful of ambient air.Even if you keep them in series? That’s what I was talking about.
Even if you keep them in series? That’s what I was talking about.
So the other side is "hot side" this is typically where the engine oil "cooler" is. Should this be deleted?
That's exactly what I've done in the past as long as I was dang sure I had the right panFor those that are switching to a pan with a drain plug and don't want to make a mess, just drill a hole in it to drain it
Our ‘22 Tahoe has the basic trailer package - yesterday it was 93°F and at 75 mph the 10 speed was at 145°F for a 90 mile trip.The radiator water temp is not controlled, it gets a faceful of ambient air.
The engine has a thermostat that lets a random amount of water to the rad. If the system is at its heat capacity, the rad gets close to the engine temp, otherwise it's much lower. If you're lightly using your vehicle on a 60-degree day the rad might be 90 degrees.
You can't directly tell your radiator temperature because your dash coolant gauge shows engine temp, which is controlled by the thermostat. If you have a "real" gauge and note that you're significantly above thermostat temp you can infer the rad is also near that temp.
My Silverado 4.8, 4L60E had a trans temp gauge and I was pleasantly surprised to see it hover around 150 even on hot 90 degree days. It had an aux cooler which I assume was plumbed in downstream of the radiator tank one.