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Originally Posted by bcredliner
I just don't get messing with a transmission cooling system when one is not a trained ZF technician and there is not historical data that indicates overheating has been a problem certainly not a chronic issue.
I understand trans coolers are used in some applications but that doesn't mean it is good practice on other brand vehicles, as much chance it is a bad idea as a good one. In the discussion, comments bounce around different transmissions so there is no consistency of input to even a given transmission.
Be sure to go back and read JCL's input early on about ZF transmissions---per the forum threads overheating has not been a problem. I agree with his observation and that is also my personal experience with all 117,000 miles in Texas.
My suggestion is to spend the money on something else like PM or the rest of the cooling system if not in great shape.
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I agree with Brian on this one there really is not a problem with trans cooling with how the factory system is set up. Even when they designed the X5 it was designed with the expectation that towing would be part of the equation hence the internal trans cooler. I get that some want additional levels of cooling but at most the results of improvement are marginal. You can definitely spend your money elsewhere on these X5s for better improvement than the the trans cooling. If you are having a problem with cooling then something is not operating correctly on the vehicle and this is where more diagnosis is needed to fix the failing part or parts.