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Old 07-09-09, 01:15 PM
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Default Newbie? Trans Oil Cooler?

Hello everyone!
I'm a newbie at this forum but have my Rx for over a year now.
I have hear that one of their weakest points is the transmission and I'm being thinking of adding a transmission oil cooler as a precautionary measure. I have done this for my other cars (3K GT VR-4 , Volvo 850, both turbo and heavily modified )

Have anyone done this, recommendations, parts, etc.?

BTW nice forum!

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Old 07-09-09, 02:00 PM
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Many of the RX's came with one. I believe if the vehicle had the towing package it had the oil cooler.
Old 07-09-09, 02:03 PM
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Yes, get the towing package so it is a straight OEM install or else for, you're a pro, get it done. Do a DIY.
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Originally Posted by jfelbab
Many of the RX's came with one. I believe if the vehicle had the towing package it had the oil cooler.
Most manufactures always include the transmission cooler with the tow pkg, Lexus is one of them.
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Thanks!
My one didn't have the towing package.
I'll work out something.
Any other recommendations on maintenance?
It has 83K miles.

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if you are towing, I would keep good maintenance of the rear differential.
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