Cool Cousins - Toyota Tacoma and FJ Cruiser Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 1 - Tacoma Design Plans and Prototyping

Cool Cousins - Toyota Tacoma and FJ Cruiser Transmission Cooler R&D, Part 1 - Tacoma Design Plans and Prototyping

The toughest trucks on the planet are typically sporting a Toyota badge. The Hilux might be the model responsible for Toyota's rugged reputation, but that same DNA runs through the oil passages of the trucks we see on and off the roads here in the States. Specifically, the multifaceted Tacoma has become our crowd favorite, from commuting to the office to hauling you and all of your things across the wilderness. While plenty of things make all of this possible, the transmission is the driving force to accomplishing these tasks, so keeping the drivetrain in good health is imperative.

Extreme heat is the enemy to any component driving the Tacoma, especially the transmission. The fluid running through the planetary gears and clutch packs pulls double duty between cooling and lubricating the long

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