Description
Toyota Fortuner and Hilux Transmission Cooler
What is the best automatic transmission cooler kit? It’s one that combines durability and reliability with outstanding transmission cooling. This product is custom designed for the AC60 transmission, which is found in both the Toyota Fortuner (6 speed) and Toyota Hilux (6 speed). It will work perfectly as a Fortuner Transmission Oil Cooler or a Hilux Transmission Oil Cooler. Our cooler allows your transmission to maintain normal operating temperatures even while towing or going offroad and it is both durable and reliable as 4WD’ing in this country demands.
Remember the hotter your transmission oil gets the thinner your oil gets. The thinner your oil gets, the more it will leak past valves and end caps. This will cause a number of shift quality issues. By installing a transmission oil cooler, the intended viscosity of the oil remains intact. Not only does this improve shift quality, but it also improves the longevity of the entire transmission.
Unlike cheaper cooler kits, this is a high quality kit constructed by one of the best names in the business that produces over 20,000 cooler kits every year. Each kit is built to withstand corrugated roads and potholes as the one-piece mount system takes all the vibrations and impact loads. The coolers are mounted onto this one-piece system in contrast to cheaper systems that try to mount directly onto the cooler. In this situation, the cooler is forced to absorb all the impacts, twist-motions etc. The cooler should never have to directly absorb these impacts. Our mounting system absorbs all of this impact, making our coolers far more durable and less likely to fracture or fail. Our mounting system is not only zinc plated it is also Mannex coated. Mannex coating is a durable industrial coating that goes on over the Zinc plating, making it capable of handling all conditions including prolonged wet road conditions, dirt roads and even salt water exposure. This kit is built to not let you down.
Here’s what our Customers are saying about our range of Transmission Cooler Kits:
“Has to be one of the best investments I’ve made. Should be fitted to all 4WD’s in Australia. Excellent instructions. Easy to fit.”
Gavin, F
“Purchased this kit for towing a caravan. Very impressed. Reduced transmission temperatures by 15 – 20°c when towing. Well put-together kit. Easy installation. Fast delivery and excellent communication.”
James, J
Add 1L Full Synthetic Transmission Fluid
When you are installing the transmission cooler you may want to top-up the transmission fluid. Select the “Add 1L Full Synthetic Transmission Fluid” option from the drop-down menu to add 1L of Full Synthetic Transmission Fluid.
Wholesale’s transmission cooler kits are:
- 4WD tough – Thick 3mm heavy duty steel
- Strong single piece bracket design – For maximum rigidity even over corrugations
- Custom designed for the Toyota Fortuner and Hilux
- Dual coated – both zinc plated and Mannex Black coated for maximum corrosion resistance
- High efficiency crossflow transmission oil cooler
- High temp trans cooler hose and fittings
- Full DIY installation instructions
As the largest 4WD transmission specialist in the southern hemisphere we see many failed from other less experienced retailers. It’s one of the reasons we designed and manufactured our very own Toyota Fortuner and Hilux Transmission Coolers here in Australia for Australian conditions.
WARNING!!
- Never install a multi-piece transmission cooler bracket or one that includes the transmission cooler as part of the bracket structure. They are prone to fatigue and failure.
- Never install a stainless steel transmission cooler bracket. Stainless steel induces corrosion in your aluminium cooler. Just google “stainless steel and aluminium” to find out more.
Wholesale is proud of our kits because they are Australian designed and manufactured for our tough, outback conditions. They won’t let you down.
Note! In order to get further control of your transmission temperature you can check out our Transmission Temperature Gauges or Transmission Lock-Up Kits.
Installation Instructions
H Hindriks (verified owner) –
Quality product, worth the money. I came across this oil cooler when researching products on-line for my new 2020 hilux. I tow a big heavy caravan and also enjoy moderate level 4wding. I’m a mechanic by trade and have personally installed many coolers over the years of various brands and sizes. I have to admit that when I came across this cooler, I initially looked elsewhere first as it is a little on the expensive side. But after reading many positive reviews and considering the purpose fit brackets apposed to generic ones, kept coming back to this one.
I received it quick. Like only a couple of days. Packaging was good and ensures protection of the cooler. The cooler is big. I would argue one of the biggest on the market; that’s a good thing. Everything supplied in the kit is very high quality as you would expect for the price. The brackets are robust and laser cut. The instruction booklet is in colour and very detailed. I watched the You Tube video on their website which helped a lot and was a real bonus to ease of installation compared to other brand coolers. The entire installation took me about 2 hours, but I didn’t rush it and didn’t have access to a hoist so had to jack the vehicle and put vehicle on stands which killed time. The fitment is precise and professional as if it was a genuine Toyota product. The bottom bracket bolt is a bit of a challenge due to limited access but doable. I would say most anyone with some mechanical aptitude would be able to install if they have access to the right tools. I purchased one litre of transmission fluid for top-up and it was sufficient.
All-in-all a high quality product, great fitment, excellent functionality. Possibly the best cooler kit on the market that I’ve seen. Highly recommended.
Stephen August (verified owner) –
Fantastic Product, Fit and Finish. Fitted on Weekend, very easy with Instructions and Video. Fitted in around 1 hour, 1 bolt is fun to fit :-), easy to install with Quality Products would recommend to anyone who wants to improve the cooling of your transmission.
Getting the Oil added was easy step, with information supplied , very easy for anyone to install with Basic tooling and time on there side.
Thanks Guys
Matthew Jeffery (verified owner) –
Great kit.. Great kit fast delivery. Someone does need to check the kit has everything in the box prior to shipping as I was missing the cooler hoses. I did ring and they were very quick to send out the hoses for me so thank you.
Ian Lloyd (verified owner) –
Transmission oil cooler installation and effectiveness.. I installed the oil cooler because I tow a 2.6 tonne caravan. Installation was pretty straight forward and would be easier with small hands and a hoist but doable for anyone with a bit of mechanical aptitude and experience with tools.
The trans cooler does what it is supposed to do and even on long, steep climbs with the van in tow the temp is stable around 90-95 deg C.
Worth the money.
eric martin (verified owner) –
Transmission oil cooler. Once I moved the winch forward the supplied bracket made it very easy to install the only drama was fitting the hoses to the transmission pipes while lying under the car would have been easier on a hoist. The oil temp has dropped significantly under normal load still to be tested towing . So far very happy with the cooler!
Michael Townsend (verified owner) –
Works great, does the job.
holger messner (verified owner) –
Good package. Everything you need is in the package including detailed instructions. Found the online install video easier follow. Very gappy to have installed it.
Alan Drew (verified owner) –
Toyota Fortuner – Trans oil cooler. I got Recurve in North Lakes in QLD to fit and really happy with the results. Have trip to Moreton Island planned in November and this should keep the transmission running cooler in the sand
Daryl Avery (verified owner) –
Good. Real good, as expected!ðŸ»
Daniel Johnson (verified owner) –
It Works. Reduced our fortuner trans temps approx 20deg. Great product and easy install.
vincent griffiths (verified owner) –
Happy so far.. 13mm extension socket required to do bottom supplied bolt, 1/4 drive socket and extension to long. Will be keen to see summer temps when towing, great instructions and an easy fit.