Tranny Overheating
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Tranny Overheating
I have a few questions. The other day I was driving through Dallas pulling my boat. Needless to say, I hit bumper to bumper traffic for about an hour. When I finally made it to the lake, about 120 miles from home, I noticed what looked like a misting on my tailgate and boat trailer. Didn't really think too much about it until I was about to head home at the end of the weekend. Checked my tranny fluid and it was low.
Added fluid to it. I'm assuming the "misting" was from my tranny overheating and venting.
Now the questions: is my assumption correct? If so, was it caused by the high temp outside and the traffic? How can I help this to not happen again?
I know high tranny temps are what kills them.
Just looking for some advise and guidance.
Added fluid to it. I'm assuming the "misting" was from my tranny overheating and venting.
Now the questions: is my assumption correct? If so, was it caused by the high temp outside and the traffic? How can I help this to not happen again?
I know high tranny temps are what kills them.
Just looking for some advise and guidance.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Avilla, IN
I know that could be the problem but it might be caused by something else too. I'd get a scan guage of some sort (I use Torque Pro) and monitor your temps.
Best way to keep the trans cool is an upgraded cooler. The stock one is dinky.
Best way to keep the trans cool is an upgraded cooler. The stock one is dinky.
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From: evansville in
Like Glenn said the 6.0 is awesome. I did not do one tho.I did a trucool.I mounted it to the back of the bumber.I have had great luck with it. The 6?0 is king but I'm good.
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Just a visual reference.
I was having temp issues but run 180 steadily now towing out travel trailer.
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