Brian Pearson wrote:
>
> also my truck is a 97, reg cab, 4 speed auto.
>
> Thanx, Brian
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Michael Stepka <mstepka@genesisdj.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Transmission oil cooler
> Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 12:43:59 -0500
> Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>
> Unless your putting extremely heavy band equipment in it then you
> shouldn't
> need one. I have the same size trailer and truck, and I carry DJ
> equipment
> in mine. I only load it with around 1500-2000 pounds of equipment.
> It
> has not much of an effect on my transmission. I don't drive on many
> hilly
> roads though and I don't go far. So unless you live in the mountains
> and
> your hauling 4000-5000 pounds of equipment and using it a lot then I
> wouldn't bother getting one...
>
> Mike Stepka
> 98 CC Sport 4x4 V6
> With all the chrome accessories...
>
> www.genesisdj.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Thomas
> Wood
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 1998 9:56 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Transmission oil cooler
>
> OK, guys help. I'm in the process of having a class III hitch installed
> on
> my 97 4x4 dak with a V6. For peace of mind I think that I should
> install a
> transmission oil cooler but when I was at pep boys yesterday they had
> many
> different types. Any suggestions as to what I should get, and if I
> should
> get one at all. By the way I will be towing a 5x8 box trailer and
> around
> 2,000 pounds of band equipment. Thanks for any help....Matt
>
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Matt, I have a ccv6 and tow 17ft selfcontained camper/trailer no
problems. Every 30k change fluid, easy starts and slow rolls, avoid
hills to if I can and watch/listen to shifts with od off. I do not think
it struggles. But I to had a friend sugest it. I thought 4x4 came with.
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