Automatic Transmission Fluid Warming Valve
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hose connection - Engine coolant return to variable coolant pump inlet |
| 2 | Hose connection - Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler outlet |
| 3 | Hose connection - Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler inlet |
| 4 | Hose connection - Radiator low temperature zone (Cold engine coolant inlet) |
| 5 | Hose connection - Thermostatic valve - Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler (Hot engine coolant inlet) |
The Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) warming valve is a thermostatic ATF mixing valve. It is designed to reduce ATF warm up time and provides a precise temperature control for the ATF temperature.
The ATF warming valve mixes
- The hot engine coolant from the thermostatic valve
- And cold engine coolant from the low temperature zone at the left side of the radiator.
This provides the desired temperature control of the ATF temperature.
For additional information, Refer to: TRANSMISSION COOLING .