Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Transmission Cooler: Description and Operation





The transmission oil cooler is an external oil-to-air type. The oil cooler has a single speed "pusher" fan that is electric motor driven and attached to the oil cooler support bracket. The transmission oil cooling module is mounted to the rear frame rail of the vehicle. Fan operation is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) which energizes the fan relay.