Derale Performance Power Steering Cooler

Derale Performance Power Steering Coolers: Engineering That Protects Your Steering System

When power steering fluid overheats, pump wear accelerates, seals degrade, and steering feel suffers. Derale Performance has built its reputation as a leader in performance fluid cooling, and their lineup of power steering coolers brings that same engineering discipline to one of the most overlooked systems on any car or truck.

Two Cooler Technologies, One Goal

Derale offers power steering coolers in two distinct construction styles, each suited to different heat management needs.

The Series 7000 Tube & Fin coolers are among the most popular options in the lineup. These Tube & Fin coolers use 1/2" copper tubing expanded into aluminum cooling fins to extend pump and seal life and improve steering performance. Available in 2-pass and 4-pass configurations, they offer compact packaging and straightforward installation, making them a practical upgrade for daily drivers, trucks, and tow vehicles that run hot under the hood.

For applications demanding even greater heat dissipation, Derale's Series 8000 Plate & Fin coolers step up the construction significantly. A step up from Tube & Fin type coolers, this Plate and Fin cooler features strong furnace-brazed construction, 7/8" wide plates, and 3/4" embossed turbulators which maximize heat transfer while also minimizing pressure drop. Embossed turbulators inserted in each tube agitate fluid for maximum heat transfer, while sturdy furnace-brazed aluminum construction ensures durability.

Pressure-Rated for Real-World Confidence

All Derale coolers are rated at 250 PSI working pressure and 300 PSI burst strength, giving drivers confidence that these coolers won't become a weak link in the hydraulic circuit — even under the sustained load of towing, off-roading, or spirited driving. Complete hardware kits are included with cooler kits, so installation doesn't require a trip to a separate hardware store.

Why Power Steering Cooling Matters

Derale power steering coolers are a perfect addition to today's hotter-running cars and trucks, helping keep under-hood ambient temperatures from overheating your power steering pump to extend service life and maintain steering feel and performance. Whether you're building a weekend cruiser, a work truck, or a tow rig, adding a dedicated cooler is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect an expensive pump from heat-related failure.

With a focused lineup of eight cooler products spanning compact remote-mount units to high-capacity plate-and-fin kits, Derale gives you the right solution whether you're addressing a specific overheating problem or proactively protecting a new build. Explore the full Derale Performance brand page to discover their broader cooling product range, or browse all power steering coolers to compare options across brands.