An ATF W/C (auto-transmission fluid warmer/cooler) plate-fin heat exchanger is a type of heat exchanger that uses metal plates to transfer heat between the auto-transmission fluid and coolant. The use of an ATF W/C heat exchanger can result in a fuel economy improvement of about 1% in vehicles.
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Jan 2, 2010 ， I have done some extensive testing and found that an external transmission cooler in serial with the OEM radiator cooler will lower my fuel efficiency.
Apr 18, 2019 ， Temperature affects both engine AND transmission, and preheating either of them helps. There are bigger gains from preheating engine oil but if ...
Apr 2, 2012 ， Prior to the transmission cooler installation I was getting 19-20 mpg, since the install (3 fill ups), I've gotten 16-17 mpg. This is real-world fuel economy.
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Dec 19, 2018 ， A low-pressure drop plate and fin type cooler is 30% more efficient than a tube and fin type cooler because the cooling circuit operates at a regulated low ...
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Nov 4, 2021 ， Changing your transmission fluid regularly, especially when it has turned black, is a great way to improve your fuel economy.
Apr 3, 2018 ， Active transmission warm-up systems are used by automotive manufacturers in effort to increase powertrain efficiency and decrease fuel consumption.
Sep 6, 2018 ， The Trans Cooler/Warmer is on the cold side of the radiator, not only does it bring the ATF up to temp faster, it also helps cool the trans fluid.
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Sep 29, 2017 ， If the automatic gets better mpg, that makes it more energy efficient, and it should be cooler than a manual, not hotter.
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May 14, 2001 ， The thermostatic cold flow bypass valve is the key to the stand alone OTA strategy being able to improve transmission warmup and improve fuel ...
