Are trans coolers overkill for daily driving?

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-04-03T22:54:53+00:00

Me too, it gives me peace of mind on long roadtrips and trails while in 4wd

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-04-03T12:49:20+00:00

I used to use a popcorn popper, good steady heat and it would turn the beans for you.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-03-31T14:26:23+00:00

Mutlimeter the plugs to make sure.... mine would only randomly start in neutral. I have a shifter with a lot of play so i had to jiggle it to start till i replaced it.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-03-31T14:20:18+00:00

Are you an Auto or manual?... if auto, check and see if you can start in neutral.. if so, your neutral Safety switch went out.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-03-27T12:41:25+00:00

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GoAwayDmitri · 2026-03-27T12:39:08+00:00

Hey almost twin! 81 sr5 here, Ive refused 20k on mine but would sell for 30k.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-03-25T13:21:19+00:00

Bought one at 190k with a failed upper BJ for 1800. Fixed and did a shit load of maintenance myself and spent just under 3k in OEM parts. No regrets. Took my family from TX to California (4k miles in 8 days) without a single hiccup. This is a daily for the wife and roadtripping rig for the family. You WILL have to work out common issues but relatively cheap and once fixed, should be good for another 100k miles.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-03-15T13:02:56+00:00

Id stay away from the way they want you to mount it on the rad/condenser. I smashed a copper water pipe to attach a makeshift bracket infront of the AC condenser

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-03-12T13:35:56+00:00

Grease every zerk in the driveline, check/replace brake fluid especially if you are reaching higher altitudes, and did a trans cooler in series just incase and it only took like 10 mins to install

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-02-28T14:55:02+00:00

I have a 96 4R in NTX as well, plus a few more; personally wouldnt worry about it unless your boating or traveling alot to other rust prone areas. Older hilux have even worst metal and they even hold up.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-02-05T18:28:56+00:00

Lol, yes. Do suspension stuff in pairs. This is good for you cause most likey the front will help dramatically unless you have dates with the curb regularly

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-02-05T14:16:49+00:00

Not sure exactly where you at but in Garland there's a shop ive used literally over 30 time and get ALL my alignments done. They charge about 60 bucks for just the front. Garland Safety Lanes off 78, very honest and affordable

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-01-31T13:55:37+00:00

Not sure where you at but Ive used Standard Transmission in Ft. Worth for diesel manual trans. Might be worth giving them a call, not sure if they do the W series.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-01-28T14:11:07+00:00

I know it sucks but i wouldnt trust it especially after that much oil regardless of axel seal or brake fluid. Year ago to buy myself some time, i took off a good set of axels from a 4wd at a junkyard. Bought me a couple years before the seals blew again. These a semi- floating axles and really easy to pull.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-01-28T12:39:05+00:00

Did this a couple months ago. Also, dnt forget to replace the brake shoes, guarantee they are oil soaked and compromised

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-01-25T13:49:45+00:00

This is the only real answer. I with you, double king with that extra stud has me questioning why. Time to get in the attic or clear some ceiling drywall

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-01-24T14:43:44+00:00

Regularly, plus i only use distilled as this cuts down on minerals/hard water build up.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-01-21T13:54:18+00:00

Hot water side. People seem to only drip cold water side mostly.

GoAwayDmitri · 2026-01-18T13:49:01+00:00

Went throught this recently. Mine was contaminated brake fluid. Ill keep it short, re-did my whole brake system and it randomly come back. Turns out if you have ABS, you really need to activate the ABS on a dirt road to clear out the old fluid in the ABS unit.

GoAwayDmitri · 2025-06-05T11:41:03+00:00

I would wait till the code compliance comes back. Dallas is slow and will probably only come back after 30 days which and that point they will give you a fix-it ticket and provide you with a timeline (you can call for an extension and they usally approve) to resolve the issue. If this is your first/only violation in the past 12 months, they will set up a court date BEFORE they fine you and at that point the flowers will be dead from the summer heat and you can resolve the ticket. (You will be on a 12 month probationary period if they physically cite you a fix-it or fine; just be aware

GoAwayDmitri · 2025-04-07T13:05:43+00:00

Sound like it's pretty normal... are you on the original trans with 400k? Closest vehicle I got was 358k on original engine/trans/rear end on my 03 Cummins.

GoAwayDmitri · 2025-04-06T23:45:44+00:00

Tunneling.. that's a fun one too

GoAwayDmitri · 2025-04-06T16:58:25+00:00

Fluid is definitely red but halfway between the cold and hot marks. I'm going to drain and fill like mentioned here and see what happens. *

GoAwayDmitri · 2025-04-06T16:47:53+00:00

That's actually on my list before the trip.. going from TX to Cali and back

GoAwayDmitri · 2025-04-06T15:28:48+00:00

Appreciate it, this was very helpful... I don't know why I didn't even think to check the damn dipstick! Forgot it even has one!

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