{"id":799,"date":"2026-10-20T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/?p=799"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T16:16:50","slug":"dct-cooler-for-track-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/dct-cooler-for-track-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a DCT Cooler for Track Days? 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It has to come after the sticky rule above and uses\n   a higher-specificity selector so the sticky rule can't win. *\/\n@media (max-width: 860px) {\n  .dc-post .dc-page-wrap > .dc-sidebar { position: static; top: auto; order: 0; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"dc-post\">\n  <div class=\"dc-page-wrap\">\n\n    <article class=\"dc-article\">\n\n      <p>A DCT oil cooler is the part people start pricing after the second session that ends with a transmission temperature warning. The engine looks happy, the coolant gauge is in the middle, and the gearbox is the thing asking for a break. Search \"dct cooler\" and the suggestions tell the story: F80, S55, E92 M3, \"csf dct oil cooler.\" Drivers of dual-clutch BMWs find this out on their own, usually in the second hot run group of the day.<\/p>\n\n      <p>This guide covers what a DCT cooler protects, how to tell whether you need one, what CSF actually publishes for the coolers we carry, and the fitment traps that catch people ordering by chassis code. It is the transmission-side sequel to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/oil-cooler-for-track-days\/\">oil cooler for track days<\/a> guide. Every sizing figure below comes from CSF's own product pages, and every fluid note comes from Motul's data sheet or your car maker's manual.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"callout\">\n        <strong>Shop CSF transmission coolers at Track Ready Products:<\/strong> application-specific CSF DCT and transmission oil coolers for BMW M cars and the GR Supra. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/transmission-coolers-c-739_831\/\">Browse transmission coolers<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/csf-m-18.html\">Browse CSF<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 1 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"engine-vs-dct\">Engine Oil Cooler vs DCT Cooler: Two Different Loops<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Your car can have three separate heat problems on track, and each one has its own cooler. Coolant runs through the radiator. Engine oil runs through the engine oil cooler. Transmission fluid runs through its own cooler, which on BMW M cars with a dual-clutch gearbox sits in the front cooling stack.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Upgrading one of those loops does nothing for the others. A bigger radiator lowers coolant temperature. A CSF engine oil cooler lowers engine oil temperature. Neither one touches the fluid inside the gearbox. That is why the round 3 oil cooler post kept DCT coolers to a single line: the engine oil test numbers CSF publishes (like the F87 M2 #8104 hot-weather test) are about engine oil, and you should not read them as DCT numbers.<\/p>\n\n      <p>The DCT side matters because a dual-clutch gearbox runs its clutches in the same fluid that lubricates the gears. A long session with constant hard shifts, high RPM and little airflow at the slow corners puts steady heat into that fluid, and the factory cooler was sized for road use.<\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 2 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"symptoms\">Symptoms: Warnings, Limp Mode and Lazy Shifts<\/h2>\n\n      <p>DCT heat usually shows up in one of three ways:<\/p>\n\n      <ul class=\"dc-list\">\n        <li><strong>A transmission temperature warning<\/strong> on the dash, often late in a session or on the second hot session of the day.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Reduced performance or limp behavior<\/strong> where the car protects the gearbox by limiting power or shift behavior.<\/li>\n        <li><strong>Shifts that feel slower or less crisp<\/strong> as the session goes on. CSF describes this on its G8X and Supra cooler pages: as fluid passes optimal temperatures, shifting gets sluggish, and the damage can build slowly before drivers notice.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <p>The honest first step is data, not parts. Many cars let you read transmission fluid temperature with a scan tool or a logging app. Log a full session on a warm day so you know what you are actually fixing. If transmission temps climb steadily while engine oil and coolant stay put, the DCT loop is your bottleneck.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Also rule out the boring causes first: old fluid, a blocked or bent cooler core, missing seals around the cooling stack, or debris packed into the front of the car. A new cooler will not fix fluid that is long past its service interval.<\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 3 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"csf-coolers\">What CSF Publishes for Its DCT and Transmission Coolers<\/h2>\n\n      <p>CSF builds its transmission coolers with what it calls AC condenser technology: multi-channel microtubes instead of a traditional tube-and-fin core. Here is what CSF states on each product page for the coolers we list.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"stat-grid\">\n        <div class=\"stat-block\"><span class=\"num\">~30%<\/span><span class=\"label\">Lab-tested efficiency vs OEM, CSF #8081 F8X and #8042 E9X pages<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-block\"><span class=\"num\">10 vs 6 tubes<\/span><span class=\"label\">CSF #8081 dual-pass core vs OEM single-pass<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-block\"><span class=\"num\">550 vs ~240 ml<\/span><span class=\"label\">Fluid capacity, CSF #8183 Supra \/ G-series vs OEM<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-block\"><span class=\"num\">1700 vs 875 ml<\/span><span class=\"label\">Fluid capacity, CSF #8221 G8X vs OEM<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p><strong>CSF #8081: F8X M3 \/ M4 and F87 M2 Competition (S55, DCT).<\/strong> A dual-pass core with 10 cooling tubes versus the OEM single-pass, 6-tube design with a return pipe. CSF calls it a drop-in fit that accepts the OEM oil-line connections, brackets and shroud\/ducting, and says it was lab-tested at about 30% more efficient than the OEM cooler. CSF lists 2015\u20132018 M3, 2015\u20132020 M4 and 2019\u20132021 M2 Competition.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>CSF #8103: F87 M2 (N55, DCT).<\/strong> Same construction story for the original M2: 10 cooling tubes versus the OEM 6, drop-in fit with the OEM lines and brackets, and CSF's \"approximately 30%\" lab figure. CSF lists 2016\u20132018 F87 M2.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>CSF #8042: E9X M3 (DCT).<\/strong> A dual-pass core with 11 cooling tubes versus the OEM 10, and fin design CSF says has 20% more surface area contact than OEM, with the same ~30% lab claim. CSF notes it works as a transmission cooler on a DCT E9X M3 or as an engine oil cooler on the 6-speed manual car.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>CSF #8183: GR Supra and BMW G-series.<\/strong> A dual-core design that CSF says gives a 240% increase in core volume and raises fluid capacity from about 240 ml to 550 ml. CSF designed it to work with the OEM front heat exchanger or CSF's #8154 heat exchanger, and to reuse the OEM top and bottom rubber seals.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>CSF #8221: G8X M3 \/ M4 and G87 M2.<\/strong> Dual-core, dual-pass, with CSF citing a 194% increase in core and tank volume, 1700 ml capacity versus 875 ml OEM, and a replaceable rock guard because the cooler sits at the very front of the stack.<\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 4 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"side-by-side\">Monitor, Drop-In Cooler or Full Package: Side-by-Side<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"DCT heat symptoms: likely cooling loop, first check and parts path\" tabindex=\"0\">\n        <table class=\"compare-table\">\n          <caption>DCT heat symptoms: likely cooling loop, first check and parts path<\/caption>\n          <thead>\n            <tr><th scope=\"col\">Symptom<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Likely loop<\/th><th scope=\"col\">First check<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Parts path<\/th><\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Trans temp climbs, oil and coolant OK<\/th><td>DCT \/ transmission fluid<\/td><td>Fluid age, cooler fins, seals<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/transmission-coolers-c-739_831\/\">CSF transmission coolers<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Engine oil climbs, trans OK<\/th><td>Engine oil<\/td><td>Oil level, gauge accuracy<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/oil-cooler-for-track-days\/\">Oil cooler for track days<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Coolant climbs<\/th><td>Radiator \/ airflow<\/td><td>Cap, fins, fans, ducts<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/why-your-car-overheats-on-track\/\">Why your car overheats on track<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Everything climbs together<\/th><td>Airflow through the whole stack<\/td><td>Grille, debris, missing seals<\/td><td>Ducting first, then coolers<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Sluggish shifts late in sessions<\/th><td>DCT fluid heat or fluid condition<\/td><td>Log trans temp, check service history<\/td><td>Fluid service, then cooler<\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">Warnings only in slow traffic or pits<\/th><td>Low airflow<\/td><td>Cool-down lap habits<\/td><td>Driving habits before hardware<\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p><strong>CSF examples we list (fitment only, check your listing):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"table-wrap\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"CSF DCT and transmission coolers Track Ready Products lists, by car\" tabindex=\"0\">\n        <table class=\"compare-table\">\n          <caption>CSF DCT and transmission coolers Track Ready Products lists, by car<\/caption>\n          <thead>\n            <tr><th scope=\"col\">Car<\/th><th scope=\"col\">CSF cooler<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Where to find it<\/th><\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">2015\u20132018 F80 M3, 2015\u20132020 F82\/F83 M4, 2019\u20132021 F87 M2 Comp<\/th><td>CSF F8X DCT oil cooler<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/oil-coolers-c-739_830\/csf-2015-bmw-m3m4-f8x-dct-oil-cooler-p-47507.html\">F8X DCT oil cooler<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">2016\u20132018 F87 M2 (N55)<\/th><td>CSF Race-Spec dual-pass DCT oil cooler<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/oil-coolers-c-739_830\/csf-1518-bmw-m2-f87-racespec-dual-pass-dct-oil-cooler-p-33324.html\">F87 M2 dual-pass DCT cooler<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">E9X M3<\/th><td>CSF E9X DCT oil cooler<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/oil-coolers-c-739_830\/\">Oil coolers category<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">GR Supra A90\/A91<\/th><td>CSF high-performance transmission oil cooler<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/transmission-coolers-c-739_831\/csf-20-toyota-gr-supra-highperformance-dct-transmission-oil-cooler-p-7985.html\">GR Supra cooler<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n            <tr><th scope=\"row\">G8X M3 \/ M4<\/th><td>CSF transmission oil cooler with rock guard<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/transmission-coolers-c-739_831\/csf-bmw-m3m4-g8x-transmission-oil-cooler-w-rock-guard-p-7984.html\">G8X cooler<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p>We also carry a Mishimoto F8X M3\/M4 DCT transmission cooler if you already run Mishimoto elsewhere in the stack. CSF stays our first suggestion here because it publishes the construction and capacity details above.<\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 5 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"dct-fluid\">The Fluid Side: Motul DCT Fluid and Change Intervals<\/h2>\n\n      <p>A cooler controls how hot the fluid gets. It does not reset fluid that has already done a lot of hot laps. On a dual-clutch box, fluid condition affects clutch engagement and shift feel, so a fluid service is often the cheapest first fix and the right companion to a new cooler.<\/p>\n\n      <p>We stock Motul DCT fluids in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/gear-oils-c-696_697\/\">gear oils category<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/gear-oils-c-696_697\/motul-high-performance-dct-fluid-1l-p-46206.html\">Motul High Performance DCT Fluid<\/a>. Motul's data sheet for its High Torque DCTF describes a 100% synthetic ester fluid for racing, tuned and high-power road cars with wet dual-clutch gearboxes, and lists BMW DCTF-1, DCTF-1+ and DCTF-2 among its specifications. The same sheet is clear that it is not for conventional automatics, CVTs or dry DCTs.<\/p>\n\n      <p>On change intervals, we are not going to invent a number. Motul's data sheet says to change it according to the manufacturer's recommendations and adapt to your own use, and to check the owner's manual first. In practice that means: start from BMW's or Toyota's interval, then shorten it if your car sees regular hot track days, and keep a log so you can see whether temps and shift quality change after a service.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"callout-warn\">\n        <strong>Never open a hot transmission or cooling system in the paddock.<\/strong> Transmission fluid at track temperature can cause serious burns. Let the car cool fully, and follow the vehicle maker's fill and level-check procedure. Many DCTs check level at a specified fluid temperature with the engine running, so guessing the fill is how people end up over- or under-filled.\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 6 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"fitment\">Fitment Traps: E9X vs F8X vs G8X and the A90 Supra<\/h2>\n\n      <p>Chassis codes are where DCT cooler orders go wrong. A few things to check before you buy:<\/p>\n\n      <h3>F87 M2 has two different coolers<\/h3>\n\n      <p>The original 2016\u20132018 M2 (N55) uses CSF #8103. The 2019\u20132021 M2 Competition (S55) shares the F8X M3\/M4 cooler, CSF #8081. Same chassis code, different part.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>G8X is not a DCT car<\/h3>\n\n      <p>CSF's #8221 page describes it as a cooler for the <strong>ZF8 automatic<\/strong> in the G8X M2\/M3\/M4. It is a transmission cooler, but not a dual-clutch one, so DCT fluid advice does not carry over. Motul's High Torque DCTF data sheet specifically excludes conventional automatics.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>The Supra cooler is named two ways<\/h3>\n\n      <p>TRP's listing title calls the Supra part a \"DCT transmission oil cooler.\" CSF's own #8183 page calls it a transmission cooler and talks about \"your automatic transmission.\" Go by your car's actual gearbox, and use the fluid your car maker specifies.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Late G-series B58 cars<\/h3>\n\n      <p>CSF warns that #8183 will not fit late-production 2024 and 2025+ G2X M340i and M440i models with the updated B58 engine, and says BMW changed the cooler part number for 2025. CSF tells owners to physically check the OE cooler part number or ask a BMW dealer with the VIN.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>E9X M3 DCT vs 6-speed<\/h3>\n\n      <p>CSF #8042 fits both, but does a different job in each: transmission cooler on the DCT car, engine oil cooler on the manual car.<\/p>\n\n\n      <!-- Section 7 -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"which-to-buy\">Which Drivers Should Buy a DCT Cooler Now<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"decision-grid three\">\n        <div class=\"decision-card\">\n          <h3>Log and service first (no cooler yet) if:<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>You run occasional HPDE and transmission temps stay out of warning territory<\/li>\n            <li>You have no transmission temperature data yet<\/li>\n            <li>Your DCT fluid is overdue or the service history is unknown<\/li>\n            <li>Warnings only show up in the pits or in traffic<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"decision-card alt\">\n          <h3>Buy a CSF drop-in DCT cooler if:<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>You run regular HPDE or time trial and transmission temps climb every session<\/li>\n            <li>Shifts get lazy late in sessions on hot days<\/li>\n            <li>CSF lists a drop-in cooler for your exact model and gearbox<\/li>\n            <li>Engine oil and coolant are already under control<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"decision-card\">\n          <h3>Plan a full cooling package if:<\/h3>\n          <ul>\n            <li>You run endurance stints, long open sessions or significant added power<\/li>\n            <li>Oil, coolant and transmission temps all climb together<\/li>\n            <li>You also need a CSF heat exchanger, radiator or engine oil cooler in the same stack<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"callout\">\n        <strong>If you're in between:<\/strong> service the fluid, fix any missing seals or debris in the cooling stack, then log one more hot session. If transmission temps still climb while everything else holds, the cooler is the next part, not the first guess.\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"callout\">\n        <strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/oil-cooler-for-track-days\/\">Do You Need an Oil Cooler for Track Days?<\/a> for the engine oil loop, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/why-your-car-overheats-on-track\/\">Why Your Car Overheats on Track<\/a> for the coolant side, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/street-car-to-track-car-the-real-order-of-operations\/\">Street Car to Track Car<\/a> for where cooling fits in your build order.\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <hr class=\"section-rule\">\n\n\n      <!-- FAQ -->\n\n      <h2 id=\"faq\">Common Questions<\/h2>\n\n      <h3>Do I need a DCT cooler for track days?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>Only if your data says so. Many dual-clutch cars handle short HPDE sessions on the factory cooler, especially on cooler days. If you log transmission temperature and it climbs steadily every session, triggers warnings, or shift quality fades late in the session while engine oil and coolant look normal, a DCT oil cooler is the right fix. If you have no data, log a hot session before spending money.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>What's the difference between a DCT cooler and an engine oil cooler?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>They cool different fluids. An engine oil cooler handles the oil in the engine. A DCT cooler handles the fluid inside the dual-clutch gearbox, which also runs the clutches. On BMW M cars they are separate parts in the front cooling stack. CSF's E9X M3 cooler (#8042) is the unusual one: it is a transmission cooler on the DCT car and an engine oil cooler on the manual car.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Will a bigger radiator fix DCT heat?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>No. A radiator cools engine coolant. It may help a little if your whole cooling stack is heat-soaked, but it does not cool transmission fluid. If transmission temps are the number climbing, the fix is the transmission cooler, fluid condition and airflow through the front of the car. Use the symptom table above to match the hot number to the right loop.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Is a CSF DCT cooler worth it?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>For cars that hit transmission heat limits on track, CSF's coolers are a straightforward upgrade. CSF publishes the construction details: 10 tubes versus 6 on the F8X cooler, lab-tested at about 30% more efficient than OEM, and drop-in fit with factory lines and brackets. If your temps never climb, spend the money on tires, pads or fluid first.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>What fluid should I use with a DCT cooler?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>Use a fluid that meets your car maker's specification for your gearbox. Motul's High Torque DCTF data sheet lists BMW DCTF-1, DCTF-1+ and DCTF-2 among its specs and says it is for wet dual-clutch gearboxes only, not conventional automatics, CVTs or dry DCTs. A cooler swap is a good time to service the fluid, using the maker's fill procedure.<\/p>\n\n      <h3>Can I drive a CSF DCT cooler on the street?<\/h3>\n\n      <p>Yes. CSF designs these as drop-in replacements for the factory cooler, using the OEM lines, brackets and seals, and markets them for cars driven hard \"on the street or track.\" There is no race-only setup involved. After install, check for leaks, set the fluid level by the maker's procedure, and keep an eye on temps during your first track day.<\/p>\n\n\n      <hr class=\"section-rule\">\n\n      <div class=\"cta-block\">\n        <h3>Shop CSF DCT and Transmission Coolers at Track Ready Products<\/h3>\n        <p>Shop CSF DCT and transmission coolers by vehicle, or text us your car and your transmission temp logs at <strong>(949) 954-3322<\/strong> and we will help you figure out which loop is running hot.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"cta-actions\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/transmission-coolers-c-739_831\/\">Browse transmission coolers<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/csf-m-18.html\" class=\"secondary\">Browse CSF<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/gear-oils-c-696_697\/\" class=\"secondary\">Browse gear oils and DCT fluid<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- SIDEBAR -->\n    <aside class=\"dc-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Article navigation and related links\">\n      <div class=\"sidebar-sticky\">\n\n        <div class=\"sidebar-widget\">\n          <div class=\"widget-head\">Navigation<\/div>\n          <div class=\"widget-body\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-radiators\/\" class=\"back-link\">Back to the CSF radiators hub<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/transmission-coolers-c-739_831\/\" class=\"sidebar-cta-btn\">Shop transmission coolers<\/a>\n\n        <div class=\"sidebar-widget\">\n          <div class=\"widget-head\">At a Glance<\/div>\n          <div class=\"widget-body\">\n            <div class=\"sidebar-stat-item\"><span class=\"s-label\">First step<\/span><span class=\"s-val\">Log trans temp<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"sidebar-stat-item\"><span class=\"s-label\">F8X CSF cooler<\/span><span class=\"s-val\">10 vs 6 tubes<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"sidebar-stat-item\"><span class=\"s-label\">CSF lab claim<\/span><span class=\"s-val\">~30% vs OEM<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"sidebar-stat-item\"><span class=\"s-label\">G8X gearbox<\/span><span class=\"s-val\">ZF8 auto (not DCT)<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <nav class=\"sidebar-widget\" aria-label=\"In this article\">\n          <div class=\"widget-head\">In This Article<\/div>\n          <div class=\"widget-body\">\n            <ul class=\"toc-list\">\n              <li><a href=\"#engine-vs-dct\">Engine vs DCT Cooler<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#csf-coolers\">CSF Coolers<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#side-by-side\">Side-by-Side<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#dct-fluid\">DCT Fluid<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#fitment\">Fitment Traps<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#which-to-buy\">Which to Buy<\/a><\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/nav>\n\n        <div class=\"sidebar-widget\">\n          <div class=\"widget-head\">Related Articles<\/div>\n          <div class=\"widget-body\">\n            <div class=\"related-post\">\n              <div class=\"r-tag\">Tech Guide<\/div>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/oil-cooler-for-track-days\/\">Do You Need an Oil Cooler for Track Days?<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post\">\n              <div class=\"r-tag\">Tech Guide<\/div>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/why-your-car-overheats-on-track\/\">Why Your Car Overheats on Track<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post\">\n              <div class=\"r-tag\">Brand Overview<\/div>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-radiators-explained\/\">CSF Radiators Explained<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post\">\n              <div class=\"r-tag\">Comparison<\/div>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trackreadyproducts.com\/garage\/csf-race-vs-csf-oe-replacement\/\">CSF Race vs OE Replacement<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/aside>\n\n  <\/div><!-- .dc-page-wrap -->\n<\/div><!-- .dc-post -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A DCT oil cooler is the part people start pricing after the second session that ends with a transmission temperature warning. 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