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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Trans temp

Just hooked up the trans temp. gauge. Pretty simple using the 1/8 inch plug hole in the side of the trans. I am seeing 125 to 150 degrees with it being fairly cool outside. Is this about where I should be and I would imagine that in the dead of summer this reading goes up.
 
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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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Mine runs about the same. Got up to 180 in the mountains with the AC on towing camper. It runs nice and cool for sure.
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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John are you going to be pulling anything.
 
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Old May 24, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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No mostly hauling tools and material
 
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Old May 26, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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On the highway I am now seeing 150 deg sometimes a little more when I am stop and go. Seems to be running nice and cool.
 
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