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Grue



Member Since: 29 Apr 2018
Location: New Zealand
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New Zealand 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Sumatra Black
Worth installing an extra transmission cooler?

Live up a mountain, loooong haul back home from town at sea level, and regularly towing a heavy trailer.

Is a add on transmission cooler worth it? These were my stats getting home today... and i was taking it easy.

Post #441166 27th Apr 2024 4:59 am
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Nodge68



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

I'd not be overly concerned about a it. It's only a few degrees over the coolant temperature. Auto trans fluid is quite happy at 150° C or more for short periods. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

Post #441170 27th Apr 2024 10:05 am
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balticblueLR2



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Australia 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Baltic Blue
Neat display

I'm not a transmission tech but that doesn't look awful to me. I'd be looking at the oil on the regular to see if it's dirty or burnt, and if it's degrading faster than you're comfortable with then consider a change. From what little I know the plate coolers are pretty efficient compared to the old 'hanging out in the breeze' style.

It is a cool display though: am I right in presuming it's some sort of OBD dongle and an app like Torque running on an Android phone?

Post #441181 28th Apr 2024 3:43 am
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Grue



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New Zealand 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Sumatra Black

Thanks guys, I won't stress too much then.

Yes, exactly that! Bluetooth OBD dongle and Torque app.

Post #441206 28th Apr 2024 9:34 pm
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merlinj79



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United States 2008 LR2 i6 S Auto Tambora Flame

Naw, temps look fine to me.

I've towed max GW in the western mountains in the US in the summer (8,000ft+, 40*C) and while the cooling system on the 3.2 i6 eventually sprung a couple leaks the tranny is still fine at 180k miles (fluid changes every 40K).

I do monitor it to keep temps under control.

Post #441222 29th Apr 2024 11:41 am
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