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Prado transmission cooler

Does my 2013 Toyota Prado altitude diesel auto have a transmission cooler as standard, if not should I fit one? I am towing 2500kg all up. I have just returned from extensive touring with 2000kg van and had no transmission problems.

It doesn't. It's probably good insurance to fit a cooler when you're towing its maximum rated load for extended periods. But you also need to consider the sort of roads you are using and your driving style. If you're on highways and not going off-road, and you change down manually when you want to climb a hill you probably don't need it.

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