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Feb 15, 2011 | 05:49 PM

omc124

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transmission temperature

Just curious as to what everyones transmission temperature is? I have a trans temp gauge in my truck but not sure if it is working correctly so wanted to see what yalls gauges are reading

Feb 15, 2011 | 06:05 PM

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Seems to be about 60 degrees over ambient temp. However I also have a TruCool supplemental cooler. The stock system might be around 80 degrees over ambient.

Feb 15, 2011 | 06:26 PM

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Are you talking the stock trans temp gauge or an aftermarket one? 60-80 over ambient is what I consider "normal" too, especially when empty.

Feb 15, 2011 | 07:41 PM

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I have an aftermarket gauge, doesnt register until 140* though

Feb 15, 2011 | 07:47 PM

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You will most likely not see it move (depending on location). Mine will run at 130* on the freeway all day long with a 6.0 Trans cooler. When I tow I see 160-180*.

Feb 15, 2011 | 08:11 PM

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ok that makes me feel a little better about it because it wont always register but when it does it might hop up to 150* all the way to 170* just driving around town, i.e. i was driving approx 30 mins today and next thing i knew the gauge was reading 170* and wasnt reading anything a few minutes before so im not sure if its reading accurately. however, ive made 9 hr road trips before and the needle would never move. thinking i might have to change it soon and find one that starts to register at 100* to make sure its working. what do yall think? and i live in louisiana so temp shouldnt keep my temps that low (i wouldnt think anyway, could be wrong)