I am replacing my 1988 Honda CRX SI 1.6 Manual Transmission's radiator with a automatic radiator. Can I use the built in transmission coolor for a oil cooler since there is no need for it on a manual? It has rubber hose nipples unlike the normal threaded transmission lines on most radiators. Everything fits, I just didn't know if the pressures are different or oil isn't compatible with that cooler because of the thickness or something. Will it work? Thanks in advance!
2007-08-09 07:02:21 · 4 answers · asked by krazy_4_speed 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yeah I understand on the money part but I already have picked up a automatic radiator for cheap and thats why I was just wandering.
2007-08-09 07:14:47 · update #1
yes, you could but i would not advise it. you can get a seperate cooler for oil and mount it in front of the radiator which is better than an intergrated cool because the heat exchange is better. motor oil additives break down due to combustion and extremely high tempertures. Trany fluid additive last longer because it is not exposed to combustion.
2007-08-09 07:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by Gary G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't say that I've every heard that before. Most people will just add an after market oil cooler and be done with it.
I think that is the way to go. You should be able to get a manual transmission radiator and save some money there.
You really don't want the cooler to spring a leak and start mixing water and coolant in to the oil. It could tear up an engine quick.
2007-08-09 07:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could, but it would not be worth the hassle. The biggest thing is that the lines on the oil cooler kit will be a larger diameter than the fittings on the radiator. Yes you can get adapters, but then you are slowing the flow rate of the oil. Also, trans fluid does not require the same amount of cooling as engine oil would. The temp. difference you will achieve just simply is not worth the hassle either. Plus, if the trans/oil cooler fails you will have oil and antifreeze mixing = BAD!!!
But YES it will work, but is it really worth the hassle? Probably not.
2007-08-09 07:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by sixpac304 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good question. I would think that engine oil pressure would be higher than the pressure coming in from the trans cooler lines. Seems like a good idea if only you knew it wouldn't leak or burst inside the radiator.
2007-08-11 12:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋