GM Yukon XL Denali Transmission Temps
My main tow vehicle is my RAM CTD, but when we take the RV as well the truck has to pull my 7000 pound boat. So then we use my 2011 Yukon XL Denali to tow the Malibu. It has always run hot - both...
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Are you sure that the cooling stack is really clean? Often you get a lot of debris buildup between the condenser and radiator. The HD trucks are well known for this issue after a few years and although you don't have the additional intercooler of the diesel pickups there is still a lot of area between the condenser and the radiator for stuff to get caught greatly reducing airflow.
It won't make a huge difference, but the engine heat increase may be a little less if the added transmission cooler is plumbed in ahead of the cooler in the radiator tank because it will dump more of the transmission heat before adding it to the engine coolant.
It won't make a huge difference, but the engine heat increase may be a little less if the added transmission cooler is plumbed in ahead of the cooler in the radiator tank because it will dump more of the transmission heat before adding it to the engine coolant.
