Transmission temp gauge?
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From: south of France
I plan to install one in my Aero; I think the easiest way is to change pan for one with drain plug and install a Subaru engine's drain plug (it has a temp gauge inside, and this gauge can rotate when you screw/unscrew the plug; so you let it hang to the wire when draining oil, amazing!!!!). another possibility is to install an external oil filter for tranny, it has a threated plug for a gauge ; the bigger problem is WHERE install a filter on the Aero!!!!
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From: Kitchener,Ontario,Canada
I plan to install one in my Aero; I think the easiest way is to change pan for one with drain plug and install a Subaru engine's drain plug (it has a temp gauge inside, and this gauge can rotate when you screw/unscrew the plug; so you let it hang to the wire when draining oil, amazing!!!!). another possibility is to install an external oil filter for tranny, it has a threated plug for a gauge ; the bigger problem is WHERE install a filter on the Aero!!!!
This spring I will be mounting a Tacho on the left of the instrument cluster.
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From: south of France
Sorry, the problem with translating from french!!!! I made a mix with temp gauge and temp sending unit; unfortunatly I have the previous model with flat upper panel and small cluster, easy to install plenty of gauges and tacho! that' seem less practical on your late model; perhaps on rigth side of the cluster, i don't know.
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From: Salt Lake City, Utah
While an external filter has its benefits, it still doesn't address one simple problem. When the bands and clutches engage, there is always some mild slipping that occurs. During this brief period, the shear strength of the fluid is put to its limits, and some friction material is sluffed off. The filters will catch larger particles, but many of these particles are too small for a filter to effectively remove. So over time, the fluid becomes contaminated with friction material and the fluid itself breaks down from repeated shear stress. The stock filter will remove anything that is larger enough to cause serious damage to the trans, but the other smaller particles are removed with a fluid change. Adding an inline filter therefore is not a god insurance policy, all it effectively does in increase the maintenance cost, one more part to replace at every fluid change. The best way to improve the longevity of the transmission is to keep an eye on its temperatures, and change the fluid regularly, at least every couple years. Due to the miles I run on mine, my fluid gets changed about twice per year.
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Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Jaqcksonville
I used a B&M trans temp gauge from Summit. I installed it in the rubber hose that connects to the '(out to trans cooler) lineto the plate type oil cooler I installed therby eliminating the radiator cooler . I used a brass t piece with barb ends and grounded the brass fitting with another wire to the frame. FYI I have just passed 284k miles with 4 semi synthetic fluid changes on a 97 Aero with the 5r55 trans. Myadvise is keeping the trans temps as cool as possible guarantees a long life. At highway speeds the temp stays at 130 and that temp is the fluid leaving the trans to the oil cooler knowing the fluid returning will be cooler.
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From: Salt Lake City, Utah
My story is similar, my trans stays around 130-165 depending on the type of weather I am in and such. I'm thinking of getting a different setup on my temp sensor though. It is in the return line next to the radiator, and my radiator has developed a small leak and drips right on the sensor. When it gets wet it doesn't read correctly.
I've actually had a couple things start leaking recently, and I'm gonna need to start arranging for some repairs. A new radiator is high priority, followed by a new rear main on the engine. The transfer case has started leaking, and I'm considering replacing the whole thing because the lockup clutch inside is burned out, and a speed sensor is out too.
I've actually had a couple things start leaking recently, and I'm gonna need to start arranging for some repairs. A new radiator is high priority, followed by a new rear main on the engine. The transfer case has started leaking, and I'm considering replacing the whole thing because the lockup clutch inside is burned out, and a speed sensor is out too.
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