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Looking for info and opinions. The new radiator I am installing is for a vehicle with auto transmission and has the Trans cooler in the tank. My truck is a 5 speed manual. So I don't need that and plan to cap it off. I have read that OEM Ranger power steering pumps are sensitive to fluid level and temperature and that power steering coolers are a good idea. I am now running 35" tires, which probably puts even more load on the power steering. So my questions are;
Would it be a good idea to use this transmission cooler in the radiator as a power steering cooler? I already paid for it.
How hot does the steering fluid get compared to the radiator?
Would that actually cool the steering fluid or make it hotter?
When the t-stat is closed, there wouldn't be any flow to take the heat away from the oil cooler, right? It would just depend on radiant cooling due to whatever air flow occurs around the radiator. (electric fan controlled by coolant temperature sensor in lower radiator hose, by the way.)
Inquiring minds want to know.
Would it be a good idea to use this transmission cooler in the radiator as a power steering cooler? I already paid for it.
How hot does the steering fluid get compared to the radiator?
Would that actually cool the steering fluid or make it hotter?
When the t-stat is closed, there wouldn't be any flow to take the heat away from the oil cooler, right? It would just depend on radiant cooling due to whatever air flow occurs around the radiator. (electric fan controlled by coolant temperature sensor in lower radiator hose, by the way.)
Inquiring minds want to know.