Trans. Temp?
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Trans. Temp?
I just installed a trans temp gauge in my '99 F250 PSD. It has now mods other that some 305 Maxxis tires ant the Ford AIS. The temp read @210* on an easy 10-12 mile drive with no load and no large grades to pull (55-60 mph). This seems high, but I am not sure what temp is considered normal. Anyone have any suggestions?
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that seems a little high. mine would run 150-175 around town with no load. it got to 220-230 pulling my camper and boat over some passes last year so i put another cooler on it. it still runs around 150-175 around town but now does not over 200 while towing.
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I am using Autometer gauges. The trans temp gauge is part# 2640. Thanks for the replies. Just not sure which way to go in resolving this situation. I don't know if I have a bad sensor, gauge, or if my 4r100 is just runnin' hot for some reason.
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Originally Posted by rcd771
I am using Autometer gauges. The trans temp gauge is part# 2640. Thanks for the replies. Just not sure which way to go in resolving this situation. I don't know if I have a bad sensor, gauge, or if my 4r100 is just runnin' hot for some reason.
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when was the last time you had your tranny serviced? Could be time for some new fluid and a filter.
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My advice would be to get an aftermarket tranny pan and a tru-cool max tranny cooler. My tranny runs 135-150 no load and 165 -185 pulling a 33ft toyhauler over steep mountain passes that is here in Phx AZ with temps from 95-115. I am very pleased with my set up.
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Rooster, how many miles on your beast....would you advise relocating cooler a bit so its in air more as stock location is behind front lic. plate....How much for the pancooler kit....where can I find one???
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Still doing homework on this 99 1 ton.....
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40,000 miles, that cooler that is behind yur license plate is for the powersteering, The tranny cooler is behind the a/c condenser. So no leave it where it is and run the tru-cool in series with it. The larger tranny pan runs about 200.00 bucks and comes with a new filter and all the mounting hardware. For the tru-cool look up dieselsite.com and get the cooler, the tranny pan can be purchased through Hughes performance.
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