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Old May 23, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Transmission Temps

What kind of temps are you seeing on your transmission. I just finally got my truck in good enough running order that I felt that I could install my gauges that I bought nearly a year ago (Didn't want to install them if I was going to do a buyback). I did the install this weekend, but when I drove it, only once did it come off the bottom (140 degrees). It hit about 160 while climbing a hill with the outside temp being around 65 degrees. It didn't budge this morning on my 10 mile commute with the outside temp around 50 degrees. I have the ISSPRO gauges and probes.
 
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Old May 23, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Sounds about right.
 
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Old May 23, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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165 -180 empty but it is aproxx 100 107 degrees outside depending on what side of town you are on
 
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Old May 23, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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I have never seen over 190 towing 26ft toy box. Mostly when I am going slow and in 4x4 towing it will warm. But moving 180ish.

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Old May 24, 2005 | 07:13 AM
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I have seen 200/205 when pulling 12K passes through Col.
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:04 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Looks like it is working normally then.
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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Just be sure to keep the anticipated tranny temp in mind when choosing your gauge.....be sure the range on the gauge will be able to show fluctuation in both directions.I know you bought your trans temp gauge already, so this may be a moot point for you.
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Mine runs at 165 and seems to be creeping w/ these record setting temps recently.
 
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The highest I saw was 185-190 with a loaded cab, bed, and bikes on the roof. In 105 degree heat @ 85-90 mph. This worried me a little since I wasn't towing and pulled off at a rest stop for myself and the truck. Right back down to 165. I've heard majority of auto tranny damage starts at temps>200 deg F.
 
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