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I’ve never replaced any of those hoses, none. They’re original.
With regard to ‘why tranny cooler’ this is also a ‘rather have it and not need it than...”.
My boat rig is approximately 3200-3500lbs fully gassed and loaded. I’ve made this drive from Chicago to Florida many many times. It’s 50% of the total mileage on my truck (185,***). It is a long grueling run.
There’s a section of this run through Tennessee on I-24 that snakes through steep mountains and I don’t want to heat up the tranny.
I drive straight through breaking only for gas and brief naps if I get sleepy driving at night. Otherwise it’s a constant run for engine and tranny.
Same for engine/tranny mounts. They are original. I’ve always changed them on my daily driver cars but neglected replacing on my truck. I always noticed smoother my vehicles were w fresh mounts besides it’s my understanding that keeping engine tranny alignment helps extend life of tranny and drive line.
Shoot, that just reminded me to check u joints etc!
Just a note that using distilled water will keep much, if not all that slag from accumulating inside your radiator and heater core.