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transmission cooler

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The transmission cooler is a small device that cools the fluid inside your car’s gearbox, preventing it from getting too hot and breaking down.

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A transmission cooler is a heat exchanger that removes excess heat from the transmission fluid, helping to keep the gearbox operating within safe temperature limits.

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