great questions.kots1 wrote:I like that idea. Would this mount behind the mini-radiator - sandwiched between the mini and main radiator? Would it be blowing into the mini-radiator or drawing out hot air?
do you remember which one was "in" and which one was "out" on the mini radiator? was the topkots1 wrote:I just did my aux cooler upgrade with the Rogue kit. There is enough room to add a fan just like in your pictures. This would make this SUV semi-heavy-duty. I know in other cars, the fan also turns off at certain speeds. I wonder if it would be a problem if the fan is running while at highway speeds.
I didn't verify which is in vs out but based on the pic above you posted from another member, top is in and bottom is out.5.56 wrote:do you remember which one was "in" and which one was "out" on the mini radiator? was the topkots1 wrote:I just did my aux cooler upgrade with the Rogue kit. There is enough room to add a fan just like in your pictures. This would make this SUV semi-heavy-duty. I know in other cars, the fan also turns off at certain speeds. I wonder if it would be a problem if the fan is running while at highway speeds.
tube "in" and the bottom "out"(back to the tranny)
If you did this though you could flush your trans completely Rogue One posted a link in the trans fluid thread to 12 qt of Nissan CVT fluid for $170 shipped i believe.5.56 wrote:so i measured out OEM cooler, and its only 5.5inches tall. the smallest fan i can find is 7inches. (remember the fan sticks directly to the mini radiator/cooler). so all 4 mounting holes wont align up with the cooler itself. i could do 2 holes, since the OEM cooler is 9 inches wide. i would install a metal bar behind the oem cooler, and mount the other two mounting holes to that. it would work; but you guys know me: i despise "settling". it doesnt make me feel good.
i am really at the point where i want to buy a larger cooler(mini radiator) and mount the fan to that. that would give me better cooling properties, and a clean install. then install the inline thermostat into the lines. and i am also at the cross-roads to just leave this alone, and buy more tools instead for the money LOL
do you mean flushing via the tranny cooler lines? some rogue trim comes with auxiliary cooler for the tranny. u can also upgrade using a kit like what I did. I am contemplating doing a full tranny flush via the cooler lines soon.darylzero wrote:If you did this though you could flush your trans completely Rogue One posted a link in the trans fluid thread to 12 qt of Nissan CVT fluid for $170 shipped i believe.5.56 wrote:so i measured out OEM cooler, and its only 5.5inches tall. the smallest fan i can find is 7inches. (remember the fan sticks directly to the mini radiator/cooler). so all 4 mounting holes wont align up with the cooler itself. i could do 2 holes, since the OEM cooler is 9 inches wide. i would install a metal bar behind the oem cooler, and mount the other two mounting holes to that. it would work; but you guys know me: i despise "settling". it doesnt make me feel good.
i am really at the point where i want to buy a larger cooler(mini radiator) and mount the fan to that. that would give me better cooling properties, and a clean install. then install the inline thermostat into the lines. and i am also at the cross-roads to just leave this alone, and buy more tools instead for the money LOL
DO IT!!
yes. If you do you should record or document it.kots1 wrote:do you mean flushing via the tranny cooler lines? some rogue trim comes with auxiliary cooler for the tranny. u can also upgrade using a kit like what I did. I am contemplating doing a full tranny flush via the cooler lines soon.darylzero wrote:
If you did this though you could flush your trans completely Rogue One posted a link in the trans fluid thread to 12 qt of Nissan CVT fluid for $170 shipped i believe.
DO IT!!
Will do. I was also planning to document the aux cooler upgrade but I didn't because it took me a while to figure out how to get to the oil cooler block. Maybe I'll do a quick documentation while doing my upcoming tranny flush. Second time around shouldn't be that hard.darylzero wrote: yes. If you do you should record or document it.
i also thought of that. just keep it simple, and allow the relay to feed the signal from the current fan system. but then i found the inline thermostat, and wanted to try it (i am a sunday driveway mechanic, so i love experimenting lolol). but i think you might be onto something; and i'll tell you why.kots1 wrote:another idea, instead of using inline thermostat to control this additional tranny fan, can you just wire it parallel to the existing engine fan? I think one of them (or both) automatically turns on at certain temp and the other when A/C is turned on.
This makes the install simpler versus adding another component (inline thermostat) and a relay to shutoff when engine off.
well said, and i totally see your points. where i live, is a lot of standing traffic. fluids tend to start getting hot, when in "D" and yet not moving.TrevorK wrote:My concern from looking at the setup would be how much of your cooler are you blocking with the fan setup? The components of the fan do restrict the airflow significantly because they are mounted on the front, and while you are drawing air in, you are also restricting air flow through the fins when the fan is not on.
I would personally install the cooler by itself first and monitor the temperature of the fluid to see if this is even needed. When dealing with actual radiators, they are able to cool the car without using a fan at all while driving. With the transmission, the only time it will really be needed is when you are moving (towing, etc.) and have air flow going through the cooler already. Perhaps the fan is a little overkill for this sort of thing and all that is really needed is a nice transmission cooler. Afterall, wouldn't the engine fan also serve to provide airflow since the tranny cooler is in front of the rad?
Looks like a good deal because it already comes with mounting straps for the cooler fan. I'd like to get the same setup but I'll wait to hear back from your experience.5.56 wrote:BOOM: just scored this 6" fan kit. the reason i chose this exact fan, is because its smaller, which will fit our small cooler, and the fact that it has many mounting holes. this alone sold me on the $10 additional dollars over the competition. its only a few states away from me, so it should be here before this weekend. i am excited! stay tuned, fockers!
i will be wiring this via a 4-pin relay & waterproof 12v fuse holder. (i always have plenty relays, fuses, holders, etc laying around in my electrical supply box).
buy 12v fuse holder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002K ... ICSI3BNNC3
buy 4-pin relay: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HI ... PADM7N5BRV
buy 6" cooler fan: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0084I ... CUG3C3RN5Q
i cant wait to tinker! lolkots1 wrote:Looks like a good deal because it already comes with mounting straps for the cooler fan. I'd like to get the same setup but I'll wait to hear back from your experience.
Thank you for your research and great contributions to the rest of us forum members.
I THOUGHT ABOUT IT SOME MORE LAST NIGHT lololTrevorK wrote:My concern from looking at the setup would be how much of your cooler are you blocking with the fan setup?
LOL leave it up to the Germans to be completely different!5.56 wrote:I THOUGHT ABOUT IT SOME MORE LAST NIGHT lololTrevorK wrote:My concern from looking at the setup would be how much of your cooler are you blocking with the fan setup?
and then i remembered how mercedes & bmw both mount the coolant fan, in a "pusher" style, and it works fine for them, so i dont think it would be a problem for me either.
+1.5.56 wrote:I THOUGHT ABOUT IT SOME MORE LAST NIGHT lololTrevorK wrote:My concern from looking at the setup would be how much of your cooler are you blocking with the fan setup?
and then i remembered how mercedes & bmw both mount the coolant fan, in a "pusher" style, and it works fine for them, so i dont think it would be a problem for me either.