Re: Transmission Question (ATTN:Bernd)

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Wed Nov 22 2000 - 19:13:07 EST


At 06:53 PM 11/21/00 EST, you wrote:
>I have a 98 318 CC Sport 4x4 with the automatic transmission. It came with a
>factory trans cooler and I put an additional aftermarket one on as well. I
>have the overhead console that tells me im getting between 9.2 - 10.0 mpg
>city and 10.0 - 11.5 mpg highway which is absolutely ridiculous. Do you
think
>the trans with both coolers is being kept too cold and burning more
gasoline?
>Any help or suggestions would be appreciatedI have purposely babied the
motor
>to see if it would help conserve gas but it doesnt seem to help. Im
currently
>spending in excess of $250.00 a month in gas alone !!!!!!!!

Your tranny coolers are definitely keeping the tranny temp. down and
hence extending the tranny's life but the coolers have no affect on
how much gas is being burnt.



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