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Subject:Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
From:Jason
Date:Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:34:52 -0400

Dish soap?

Jason

On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 2:43 PM, HotelWestfalia <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> Hi to all,
>
> This is a first to me. �The transmission cooler has failed, thus releasing a lot of oil into the cooling system. �Now I'm not sure how to rinse the whole system to get rid of the oil. �If detergent to be used, what kind and how much to a gallon of water.
>
> Also I was real surprised how expensive a new cooler cost, between 530 and 300 dollars. �I would think an external radiator type cooler would be cheaper and better for the purpose, as is used on other cars.
>
> Zoltan