tranny temp gauge
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Trannys should run 80-100 above ambient air temps...
So if its 100* out I would expect to see 180*-190* Tranny temps when pulling. Anything below 210* is fine, if you reach 220* then pull over, put the truck in N and let it idle to cool down. DO NOT turn it off, you need the fluid to run thru the trans to cool.
Over sized tranny pans do nothing, they are a great sales gimmick and thats about it. More fluid means more fluid to heat to proper operating temps, and more fluid to cool when it gets too hot.
So if its 100* out I would expect to see 180*-190* Tranny temps when pulling. Anything below 210* is fine, if you reach 220* then pull over, put the truck in N and let it idle to cool down. DO NOT turn it off, you need the fluid to run thru the trans to cool.
Over sized tranny pans do nothing, they are a great sales gimmick and thats about it. More fluid means more fluid to heat to proper operating temps, and more fluid to cool when it gets too hot.
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