CX-9 Towing question

blangford1 said:

I have a 2008 AWD CX-9 Touring that came without the towing package, and am wondering what i have to do to be able to tow a 2,500 lb. trailer.

Mazda states that the factory towing package comes with a transmission cooler, heavy duty fan and modified electronic module, but you can't buy these from Mazda.

Would adding a tranny cooler do the trick? If so, what one should it be? Do I need anything else? (other than a hitch and wiring?)

Thanks,
Bruce

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helbigtw said:

The towing package is for 3500lb capacity so you should be ok for 2500 lbs without anything additional (just take it easy, if she starts to go in the red, just ease off).

"you can't buy these from Mazda" - yes you can. If a CX-9 with towing package gets into an accident, these parts can still be replaced. Call the parts department and tell them you have no idea what your vin# is, but that you got into an accident, and that your CX-9 has the towing package, they will then quote you the parts you want.

I would go oem on the transmission cooler, its not going to be but a couple dollars more than an aftermarket, if there is even an aftermarket alternative.
Regarding the radiator, there are likely a couple aftermarket alternatives for ones with towing packages (heavy duty radiator) or buy an oem heavy duty radiator, if you want.
Keystone Automotive (part of LKQ Corp.), 1-800-Radiator also makes aftermarket radiators.

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rickmillertx said:

When you say it goes into the red, what are you referring to?

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