Dorman 918-251 transmission cooler for the 1990-2001 Jeep Cherokee 6-cylinder 4.0L helps keep automatic transmission fluid at a proper temperature. This Dorman transmission oil cooler is designed to match the performance of an original equipment cooler on the vehicle it is made for.
- Aluminum construction with four cooling rows
- Hose barb connections at the inlet and outlet
- Engineered to help maintain proper transmission fluid temperature
- Designed and manufactured to strict specifications
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 918-251 transmission cooler
- Also called: oil cooler
- Fits: 1990-2001 Jeep Cherokee 6-cylinder 4.0L
- Material: Aluminum
- Condition: New
A factory cooler can fail from contamination, heat or impact; this replacement is engineered to help protect the transmission from damage. Seeping fluid, a dent or crack, or contaminated-looking fluid can mean the cooler is failing. With the engine off and cool, check the cooler and hose connections first, since a leak can come from a hose or fitting instead.
Fits
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1990-2001 Jeep Cherokee 6-cylinder 4.0L, which takes one cooler.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Height: 2.5 in
- Depth: 0.9 in
- Inlet attachment: hose barb
- Outlet attachment: hose barb
Build and materials
- Material: Aluminum
- Cooling rows: 4
- Grade: Standard replacement
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One transmission cooler. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new hardware rather than reusing the old pieces.
Interchange: 52028516AE · 52028516AF · 52028517AC · SKTOC042
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
52028516AE, 52028516AF, 52028517AC, SKTOC042
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a transmission cooler for the 1990-2001 Jeep Cherokee 6-cylinder 4.0L?
Yes. Dorman 918-251 is a direct-fit replacement for the 1990-2001 Jeep Cherokee 6-cylinder 4.0L, and that vehicle takes one cooler.
Does the Dorman transmission cooler come with mounting hardware?
No. Dorman 918-251 comes as one transmission cooler without mounting hardware, so plan on new hardware rather than reusing old pieces.
What connections does this transmission cooler have?
The inlet and the outlet both use a hose barb. The cooler is aluminum and has four cooling rows.
What should I look for on an aluminum transmission cooler that may be failing?
With the engine off and cool, look for seeping fluid, dents or cracks on the cooler and wet spots at the hose barbs. A shop can test the cooling circuit.
Does Dorman 918-251 cross-reference to 52028516AE?
Yes. 52028516AE is one of the numbers this cooler replaces, along with 52028516AF, 52028517AC and SKTOC042.
