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Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use #1533411
11/14/13 10:18 AM
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I have a very nice trans cooler with a fan and filter setup just curious what is safe to use to clean it out.
Plus i was thinking of using type f trans fluid heard its very good any thoughts on that........

Thanks ...............

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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: 67coronetman] #1533412
11/14/13 10:53 AM
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Id pump some solvent through it then follow with starting fluid..

Type F is the same stuff that B&M sells as Trick Fluid. I hear that useing type F results in a tad firmer shifts.


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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: 67coronetman] #1533413
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You can buy a flush that is specifically made for cleaning lines and coolers , it's in a spray can , use it and follow with compressed air .

Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: JohnRR] #1533414
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Mark lots of guys run the Type F. You may notice it may make your trans run slightly hotter as a byproduct but nothing crazy. One of my friends likes to run half type F and half dexron so that it doesn't run too much hotter, I think hes crazy, but I'd run whatever the builder recommends.


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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: 340SHORTY] #1533415
11/14/13 12:51 PM
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That is what i have heard..


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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: JohnRR] #1533416
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I will look into that thanks...




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You can buy a flush that is specifically made for cleaning lines and coolers , it's in a spray can , use it and follow with compressed air .




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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: GTX MATT] #1533417
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Mmmmmmmm i have never heard someone doing that but hey it may work great....
I am going by what the previous owner ran and he used type f and loved it. Plus my trans cooler is a very good one with a fan keeping it cool should not be a issue i hope.!






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Mark lots of guys run the Type F. You may notice it may make your trans run slightly hotter as a byproduct but nothing crazy. One of my friends likes to run half type F and half dexron so that it doesn't run too much hotter, I think hes crazy, but I'd run whatever the builder recommends.




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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: 67coronetman] #1533418
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I will look into that thanks...




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You can buy a flush that is specifically made for cleaning lines and coolers , it's in a spray can , use it and follow with compressed air .







I have used the flush and it is good when I have it available.

Often I don't so I disconnect the cooler lines an pump about 1/3 a can of spray Carb cleaner in one line. I attach a fuel line to the other line and put it in a gallon jug. I blow compressed air through the line and the cleaner& trans fluid spews into the jug. I repeat, swapping the direction of the flush each time until I feel good about how clean it is.


I do the flush when I take the trans out so
1. I don't have trans fluid leaking everywhere.
2. The lines have more time to dry out before I reconnect them.

The exception is that I don't flush them if the lines are going to sit open for a while. I don't like the though of rust or creepy crawly things getting in the clean lines.


Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: IMGTX] #1533419
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Thanks i like what you said i think i will do that have a great day..!






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I will look into that thanks...




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You can buy a flush that is specifically made for cleaning lines and coolers , it's in a spray can , use it and follow with compressed air .







I have used the flush and it is good when I have it available.

Often I don't so I disconnect the cooler lines an pump about 1/3 a can of spray Carb cleaner in one line. I attach a fuel line to the other line and put it in a gallon jug. I blow compressed air through the line and the cleaner& trans fluid spews into the jug. I repeat, swapping the direction of the flush each time until I feel good about how clean it is.


I do the flush when I take the trans out so
1. I don't have trans fluid leaking everywhere.
2. The lines have more time to dry out before I reconnect them.

The exception is that I don't flush them if the lines are going to sit open for a while. I don't like the though of rust or creepy crawly things getting in the clean lines.






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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: 67coronetman] #1533420
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Quote:

I have a very nice trans cooler with a fan and filter setup just curious what is safe to use to clean it out.


If it ain't in the car right now & I gathered from the quote that it ain't then what Shorty said, pour some solvent in it & blow it out with your rubber tipped shop air nozzle (go both ways) & if your solvent tank has a pump then pump some solvent thru both ways. If it's in the vehicle then get the pressureized can of flush that comes with a hose at your parts house to attach it to one of the cooler fittings.


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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: RapidRobert] #1533421
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I use my parts cleaner and hook it in line with the cooler,and let it run for 20-30 min,and then use the flush....it better be clean,or it will suck the trash right into the new trans

Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: RapidRobert] #1533422
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Correct it is out of the car so i will take extra care..


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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: 67coronetman] #1533423
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Remove or replace the filter(unless it is a screen type filter), do not run cleaning fluids through it(paper type )


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Re: Clean out a trans cooler of old fluid whats good to use [Re: Cab_Burge] #1533424
11/14/13 07:55 PM
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The trans was out of the car & its been all redone with racing clutches & bands & lots more up grade its all fresh only the trans cooler needs to be cleaned up...






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Remove or replace the filter(unless it is a screen type filter), do not run cleaning fluids through it(paper type )




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