Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

Trans temp

   
Old May 23, 2005 | 08:09 PM
Share
  #1  
John Kiernan's Avatar
John Kiernan
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
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.
 
Reply
0
Old May 23, 2005 | 08:11 PM
Share
  #2  
mrcobra350's Avatar
mrcobra350
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
From: Florida
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.
 
Reply
0
Old May 24, 2005 | 07:22 AM
Share
  #3  
IB Tim's Avatar
IB Tim
FTE Leadership Emeritus
20 Year Member
Veteran: Air Force
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 161,999
Likes: 75
From: 3rd Rock
Club FTE Gold Member
John are you going to be pulling anything.
 
Reply
0
Old May 24, 2005 | 08:46 PM
Share
  #4  
John Kiernan's Avatar
John Kiernan
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
No mostly hauling tools and material
 
Reply
0
Old May 26, 2005 | 05:22 PM
Share
  #5  
John Kiernan's Avatar
John Kiernan
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
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.
 
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
View Next Unread
Most Problems Behind Them?


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:34 PM.

story-0
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-5
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-7
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-8
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE