10r80 trans cooler
07-29-2018, 02:41 PM
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10r80 trans cooler
I just bought a 2018 f150 2.7 10spd and my trans temps are 210-220 when towing. I need to have an auxiliary trans cooler mounted on there and maybe even an engine oil cooler (couldn't find one). I didnt realize until now it only has the heat exchanger on the trans and no cooler. Will an aftermarket cooler void my factory warranty? I can get a better cooler installed aftermarket for half the price.
07-30-2018, 06:56 AM
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Void it? not necessarily. Will the dealer give you hell for it? Yes.
Check your owners manual though. Towing trans temps are listed in there and I think you're within normal range.
Though I have to ask, what are you towing?
Check your owners manual though. Towing trans temps are listed in there and I think you're within normal range.
Though I have to ask, what are you towing?
07-30-2018, 08:09 AM
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6k travel trailer. Truck pulls, stops and handles the Trailer effortlessly with the oem itbc and weight distributing hitch. The 2.7 and 10 speed are really amazing working together. I've towed equipment and travel trailers all over the country and this is hands down the best 1/2 towing vehicle I've driven. Ford really did a good job with this drivetrain. I'm just used to keeping trans temps around 200. I will check the manual and see what it says. Thanks
07-30-2018, 09:20 AM
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I just bought a 2018 f150 2.7 10spd and my trans temps are 210-220 when towing. I need to have an auxiliary trans cooler mounted on there and maybe even an engine oil cooler (couldn't find one). I didnt realize until now it only has the heat exchanger on the trans and no cooler. Will an aftermarket cooler void my factory warranty? I can get a better cooler installed aftermarket for half the price.
Tranny temp redline is 225°, so you're probably okay.
If you don't have a towing package and you have just the receiver hitch, then you need to increase cooling capacity by replacing two components:
1] Replace the radiator with the higher capacity radiator that comes with the towing packages.
2] Replace the engine fan with the higher capacity engine fan that comes with the towing packages.
The oil-to-water (OTW) tranny cooler you already have is all you need if you can get more coolant through the radiator and suck more air through the radiator to suck more heat out of the coolant. Earlier versions of the F-150 used an auxiliary oil-to-air (OTA) tranny cooler that was part of the towing packages, but the 2018 uses a higher capacity radiator and higher-capacity engine fan to make the OTW tranny cooler more efficient.
If you want an engine oil cooler, look into a "sandwich" adapter that fits between the engine block and the oil filter. Then use any oil cooler that will fit somewhere under the hood. Or buy not just the sandwich adapter but a complete oil cooler kit that includes the sandwich adapter. Here's a link to just the adapter: https://www.jegs.com/i/Trans-Dapt/969/1313/10002/-1
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07-30-2018, 07:27 PM
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If your F-150 has the optional trailer tow package or the max tow package, then you already have all the tranny cooling capacity you need.
Tranny temp redline is 225°, so you're probably okay.
If you don't have a towing package and you have just the receiver hitch, then you need to increase cooling capacity by replacing two components:
1] Replace the radiator with the higher capacity radiator that comes with the towing packages.
2] Replace the engine fan with the higher capacity engine fan that comes with the towing packages.
The oil-to-water (OTW) tranny cooler you already have is all you need if you can get more coolant through the radiator and suck more air through the radiator to suck more heat out of the coolant. Earlier versions of the F-150 used an auxiliary oil-to-air (OTA) tranny cooler that was part of the towing packages, but the 2018 uses a higher capacity radiator and higher-capacity engine fan to make the OTW tranny cooler more efficient.
If you want an engine oil cooler, look into a "sandwich" adapter that fits between the engine block and the oil filter. Then use any oil cooler that will fit somewhere under the hood. Or buy not just the sandwich adapter but a complete oil cooler kit that includes the sandwich adapter. Here's a link to just the adapter: https://www.jegs.com/i/Trans-Dapt/969/1313/10002/-1
Tranny temp redline is 225°, so you're probably okay.
If you don't have a towing package and you have just the receiver hitch, then you need to increase cooling capacity by replacing two components:
1] Replace the radiator with the higher capacity radiator that comes with the towing packages.
2] Replace the engine fan with the higher capacity engine fan that comes with the towing packages.
The oil-to-water (OTW) tranny cooler you already have is all you need if you can get more coolant through the radiator and suck more air through the radiator to suck more heat out of the coolant. Earlier versions of the F-150 used an auxiliary oil-to-air (OTA) tranny cooler that was part of the towing packages, but the 2018 uses a higher capacity radiator and higher-capacity engine fan to make the OTW tranny cooler more efficient.
If you want an engine oil cooler, look into a "sandwich" adapter that fits between the engine block and the oil filter. Then use any oil cooler that will fit somewhere under the hood. Or buy not just the sandwich adapter but a complete oil cooler kit that includes the sandwich adapter. Here's a link to just the adapter: https://www.jegs.com/i/Trans-Dapt/969/1313/10002/-1
225 MAX!!! Yikes, I have been at 244 trans temp with my 2018 f150 3.5 with max tow. Its going in for service so I will have a conversation about that. Towing a 6500 pound travel trailer with about 600 pounds in people and cargo.
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07-31-2018, 02:00 PM
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A towing tune may help. It's possible they are not locking the torque converter up as much as they could be on the stock tune. I know my 6R80 trans has never seen above 208-210 with my tuned 3.5 ecoboost.
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08-01-2018, 01:24 PM
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If your F-150 has the optional trailer tow package or the max tow package, then you already have all the tranny cooling capacity you need.
Tranny temp redline is 225°, so you're probably okay.
If you don't have a towing package and you have just the receiver hitch, then you need to increase cooling capacity by replacing two components:
1] Replace the radiator with the higher capacity radiator that comes with the towing packages.
2] Replace the engine fan with the higher capacity engine fan that comes with the towing packages.
The oil-to-water (OTW) tranny cooler you already have is all you need if you can get more coolant through the radiator and suck more air through the radiator to suck more heat out of the coolant. Earlier versions of the F-150 used an auxiliary oil-to-air (OTA) tranny cooler that was part of the towing packages, but the 2018 uses a higher capacity radiator and higher-capacity engine fan to make the OTW tranny cooler more efficient.
If you want an engine oil cooler, look into a "sandwich" adapter that fits between the engine block and the oil filter. Then use any oil cooler that will fit somewhere under the hood. Or buy not just the sandwich adapter but a complete oil cooler kit that includes the sandwich adapter. Here's a link to just the adapter: https://www.jegs.com/i/Trans-Dapt/969/1313/10002/-1
Tranny temp redline is 225°, so you're probably okay.
If you don't have a towing package and you have just the receiver hitch, then you need to increase cooling capacity by replacing two components:
1] Replace the radiator with the higher capacity radiator that comes with the towing packages.
2] Replace the engine fan with the higher capacity engine fan that comes with the towing packages.
The oil-to-water (OTW) tranny cooler you already have is all you need if you can get more coolant through the radiator and suck more air through the radiator to suck more heat out of the coolant. Earlier versions of the F-150 used an auxiliary oil-to-air (OTA) tranny cooler that was part of the towing packages, but the 2018 uses a higher capacity radiator and higher-capacity engine fan to make the OTW tranny cooler more efficient.
If you want an engine oil cooler, look into a "sandwich" adapter that fits between the engine block and the oil filter. Then use any oil cooler that will fit somewhere under the hood. Or buy not just the sandwich adapter but a complete oil cooler kit that includes the sandwich adapter. Here's a link to just the adapter: https://www.jegs.com/i/Trans-Dapt/969/1313/10002/-1
08-09-2018, 10:48 AM
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i do not think a sandwich type oil filter will work. there is not enough room for the filter once you add the adapter due to engine plumbing, i wanted to do the same but concluded there was not enough space.
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