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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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trans. temp.

does ant one know what the normal operating temp is for a f-350 6.7l diesel should be around when pulling a 10,000 lb trailer?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Well a "normal" trans temp from all of my research is "about" 80 degrees above ambient.
I usually see 10 to 30 degrees above that when pulling heavy under averge conditions. (flat highway, above 45mph ect...)
 
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Mine runs about 185-190 unless running up mountains.....Have never seen it get to 200 that I remember.......But that tranny can get quite higher without damage..... It's stout tranny! Use tow/haul mode.....
 
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Anywhere between 150 and 220 is in the "normal" range.
 
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