Transaxle Cooling

These vehicles are equipped with an external fluid cooler. The cooler is mounted between the engine radiator and the A/C condenser. In operation, transmission fluid travels from the transaxle to the fluid cooler then back to the transaxle. The fluid cooler transfers heat from the transmission fluid to the outside air.

Fig 1: CVT Transaxle Cooling

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Fig 2: 6-Speed Transaxle Cooling

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