Subject: Tranny oil cooler...
>From: "Richard" snipped-for-privacy@nowhere.ca
>Date: 8/1/2003 7:44 AM Pacific Standard Time
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>Hello all, I own a Montana 2002 ext fwd no towing package.
>
>I'll pull a pop up trailer , total weight with passengers and cargo will be
>close or a slightly over what Gm recommend around 2000 lbs.
>
>My van is still covered by the warranty, I also have a extended warranty on
>it. I know that installing a transmission oil cooler is a cheap insurance,
>but I'm afraid that GM can use that against me in case of a problem
>(modification of original equipment).
>
>So, if when towing the pop up, the van is driven at no more than 60 mph in
>third gear (never on OD) and if we take a break every 2/3 hrs, do you think
>that we can go without a cooler ??
>
>We will tow that Pop up for about 3/4 thousand miles divided by maybe 5 >trip per year.
>
>Opinion please
>
>Thanks
Richard:
I can't imagine GM having a problem of you installing a trans cooler. Best to check with yer dealer on what the policy lays out. They may request that they do the install to make it "Valid." In short you are right it is cheap insurance. Hang in threre.
Respectfully submitted,
Loren Knighton Woodland, CA.
Under the hood since 1964 Member TRNI IATN
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