Trans temps
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Trans temps
Wondering what peeps are getting on their transmission guages on level ground and under load. I have seen as high as 210 degs.
I am considering getting a Tru-cool Max to add to the OEM cooler but not sure my if my temps justify it.
I am considering getting a Tru-cool Max to add to the OEM cooler but not sure my if my temps justify it.
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I am running 2 coolers on my 97, and I use synthetic fluid. You can get one with a fan on it. I am cinsidering it. I can still hit 210. My truck loaded is 14k and I pull 10-12k more at times.
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i know this is kinda off-topic but where did you guys put your trans temp sending units??? i'm in the process of doing my EGT/boost/trans temp this weekend and i can't figure out if i should put the trans in the pan or in the tranny cooler (looks like it has one) thanks
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Same, pulled the plug out of the trans and installed the temp gage in that location.
Your temps justify a cooler, 180 is normal, every consistant 10 degrees hotter after 180, cuts ATF fluid life by half. Occasional temp spikes like if you pull up a hill and cools down after back on flat land does little for oil life.
This is all my opnion from what I've read.
Your temps justify a cooler, 180 is normal, every consistant 10 degrees hotter after 180, cuts ATF fluid life by half. Occasional temp spikes like if you pull up a hill and cools down after back on flat land does little for oil life.
This is all my opnion from what I've read.
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I am thinking about moving my sending unit below to the drain plug as I already have a threaded plug for the sending unit. I would like to see the difference in temps in that location.
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The other issue is that it is ONLY 80's here right now, but it will be climbing soon to the mid to upper 90s. I think I need to upgrade the cooler very soon. I just had my tranny rebuilt and would like to get some miles out of it.