1994 Volvo Turbo Auto Mishimoto Trans Cooler

Baptiste1106 · Post by **Baptiste1106** » 16 Apr 2014, 19:41

Due to the stock inefficiency of the stock internal Trans cooler in the Volvo 850 turbo radiator, I was thinking of purchasing an external mishimoto Trans cooler from fcpeuro.com for $146.25. Since high internal fluid temps kill these auto box, I wanna hold on to my current stock tranny w/o a rebuild. Any inputs MVS?

Post by **JDS60R** » 16 Apr 2014, 19:55

You will need to use it as an additional cooler as not heating the fluid up to temp quickly lowers the service life of the trans. The rad does this for you.

Baptiste1106 · Post by **Baptiste1106** » 16 Apr 2014, 19:57

Due to the stock inefficiency of the stock internal Trans cooler in the Volvo 850 turbo radiator, I was thinking of purchasing an external mishimoto Trans cooler from fcpeuro.com for $146.25. Since high internal fluid temps kill these auto box, I wanna hold on to my current stock tranny w/o a rebuild. Any inputs MVS?

Baptiste1106 · Post by **Baptiste1106** » 16 Apr 2014, 20:37

Had any one used an external trans cooler?

Post by **mecheng** » 17 Apr 2014, 05:03

Do you need it in NY?
Theses trans are made by Toyota, if you do the regular fluid changes you should be fine.
If you live somewhere hot or tow, that is another story

Post by **tryingbe** » 17 Apr 2014, 07:51

I've used a external trans cooler inline with the stock cooler. It mounted on the bottom grill.

Also converted the coolers ends at the radiator to 3/8 barb ends.

Baptiste1106 · Post by **Baptiste1106** » 17 Apr 2014, 08:57

I do live in NYC and the vehicle will be used as a daily driver in our lovely bumper to bumper traffic we deal with. No tow but hey why not prevent as a factor of tranny break down.... Thanks for your input MVS

1994 Volvo Turbo Auto Mishimoto Trans Cooler

1994 Volvo Turbo Mishimoto Trans Cooler