Transmission Oil Cooler Install BT-50/Ranger || How To Fill 6R80 Transmission (Build EP10)

In this video I will install an automatic transmission oil cooler on a Mazda BT-50 which is the same for the Ford Ranger.

I will discuss the three options for automatic transmission cooling for the Ford Ranger/Mazda BT-50.

See how to refill a 6R80 transmission properly.

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==== TABLE OF CONTENTS ====
00:00 - What this video covers.
00:51 - Why I bought a transmission cooler.
02:02 - 6R80 transmission and the heat exchanger.
02:56 - The operation and reason for the 6R80 thermal bypass valve.
04:20 - Cooling option 1: Transmission oil cooler.
05:39 - Cooling option 2: Thermal valve with constant flow.
06:50 - Cooling option 3: Large capacity oil pan.
07:30 - What I chose and why.
09:34 - Possible valve failures, get an Ultragauge to mitigate risk.
11:02 - How much does it cost and weigh?
11:37 - What is in the kit?
12:44 - Remove grill, wheel, bonnet plastics.
14:04 - Preparing the cooler hoses then installing cooler to car.
15:34 - Fitting the spacer so the oil cooler fits.
17:40 - Running hoses towards transmission LHS.
19:31 - Removing the heat exchanger.
21:50 - Fitting the J-pipe and cooler hoses.
25:07 - Transmission oil filler location and workshop manual instructions.
28:58 - 9 step process to filling transmission oil correctly.
32:17 - Other things to note about the job.
33:25 - How much weight was added to the car?
34:00 - Results of cooler after driving.
35:24 - BT-50 build costs & weights.

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[paulthompson]

Hi unless I missed it what was the weather conditions // ambient temp when u tested with and without coolers fitted .
Yup agreed every cooler maker tries to scare u saying the water cooled factory unit will split !!! LOL
The aftermarket cooler industry have always said this .
By the way apart from the vehicle specific parts the coolers are only worth $40 Usd each retail
The coolers are made by Spicer /Dana Sold as Long industries and TruCool . Most OEM use them .

[leannegray]

What would be other reasons why transmission goes apart from towing. Unsure if previous owner did as there isnt a tow ball atatched..

[aidann]

Im getting wild readings on my UG of 146° c with no tranny light coming up on the dash whats the chances the UG is wrong?

Further info

Bt50 2012 auto 3.2

Trans cooler kit in

Thermal bypass value being put in tomorrow

Canopy full load, rtt, 270awning, 33in tyres, bullbar, full length trundle with tools

Doing half a lap of Aus and currently in port headland, first time doing a big trip so anyone that can leave abit of advice or past experience i would greatly appreciate

Thanks guys and great video browney 🤙

[motobandits]

Hey Mr Browne Town legend, I've just completed the cooler mod and your video made it very helpful, however I did need to remove the front drive shaft as i had a few acc cables runing down inside the chassis, what I cant find is the torque specs for retighten it back up, have you got this info on hand by any chance? Thanks again.

[lancenamana]

Having the twin oil cooler set up does that restrict airflow to the radiator as the bt50 are bad for over heating
Cheers

[danieltenorio]

I have a Honda civic 2012 coupe everything is factory designed besides an cold air intake (I dint tow anything )I was wondering if I need to get an transmssion cooler for the hot temp. In south texas Or if my car is safe enough to handle it via it’s build design? Any thing helps

[BCBtrucks]

i'm doing this job right now, alloy pan for extra oil and a drain plug , twin cooler kit from wholesale automatics ' no towing involved just want to eliminate heat exchange unit , i'm leaving the stock thermal valve in as i want the transmission to warm up quickly on really cold mornings and also maintain optimal running temp ' installing bypass valve might run the transmission to cold in zero temps ?

[angesrc]

Is it worth putting in a bypass valve and cooler for a bt50 4x2?. Just normal driving and once in a blue moon towing a trailer to the tip?.

[ddjsrob]

How’s it going with cooler only?
See a need for the bypass valve yet? Especially in this hot summer!

[jakoj]

strange the kit is different to the Ranger kit thought they would of been the same and the ranger one goes behind intercooler instead of in front

[BCBtrucks]

it would be so much easier if ford put a dip stick

[danieloneill]

Using a J pipe to connect the two coolant hoses is just lazy and it introduces two unnecessary joins in to the coolant system. Just find the other end of the coolant hoses and join them together with one piece of hose.