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1. #How to install transmission cooler 2007 highlander how to#
2. #How to install transmission cooler 2007 highlander manual#

You want to install the transmission fluid cooler in front of all other heat. If it’s noticeably darker in color than it should be and smells burnt, I would get rid of the vehicle, or leave it alone, or change it and pray for good luck. Transmission Coolers help transmissions deal with the added stress and heat.

#How to install transmission cooler 2007 highlander manual#

Many vehicles with manual transmissions do not have a dipstick and their fluid level should be checked by an automotive technician as the car will likely need to be hoisted on a lift. Answer (1 of 4): Personally I would change it if it looks and smells ok. Therefore it is important to use the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your Highlander's owner's manual. In Toyota's quest for more performance and better fuel economy, Toyota has been coming out with innovative transmissions on a regular basis. One of the reason to install the cooler was to try and eliminate the rad cooler since some owners have had problems with it corroding and mixing cooling fluid with AT fluid. Looking at the install instructions for the OEM unit, looks like it gets installed inline with the original cooler in the rad. If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your Highlander. I was thinking of installing a transmission cooler on my pilot.

Unscrupulous mechanics will often suggest a more expensive repair, such as a rebuild, when adding some transmission fluid will fix your Highlander. If your Highlander hesitates when shifting gears or seems sluggish shifting from one gear to the next (1st to 2nd gear, 2nd to 3rd gear, 3rd to 4th gear, etc.) check your transmission fluid level first. Your Highlander should be running when you check your transmission fluid level, otherwise the fluid level on the dipstick will not be accurate.

#How to install transmission cooler 2007 highlander how to#

The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2002 Toyota Highlander.