Automatic transmissions generate large amounts of heat and are totally
dependant on the transmission fluid for cooling. When the fluid temperature
exceeds 200°F the fluid deteriorates rapidly, diminishing its ability to
lubricate and cool critical valves, springs, seals and other internal
components, leading to premature failure and costly repairs. Over 90% of all
automatic transmission failures are caused by overheating. A 20° drop in
fluid temperature can double the life of the transmission!
For the longest life try and keep your transmission fluid temps to no more
than 185ºF.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of brad k
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 7:58 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net;
dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Trans Temp
I only drove it for 15-20 minutes this afternoon in
the heat and it seemed to level off at 210. Took
awhile
to get there though. Does that sound normal?
I'm thinking of putting on a trans cooler anyway.
Brad K.
--- Donald Mallett <mallett@prepaidlegal.com> wrote:
>
> I wish I could remember numbers better. My temp
> gauge is not working. I
> think its a bad gound some where. Its on my list of
> things to do. But your
> question might have just moved it a lot closer to
> the top. What kind of
> temps are you getting?
>
>
>
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> Y2K QC 4.7L Auto SLT+
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>
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > For those of you with trans temp gauges, what temp
> > are you usually running and do you have an trans
> fluid
> > cooler?
> >
> > I just got my gauge installed and I want to make
> sure
> > everything is normal.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Brad K.
> > 98 Dakota CC 4x4 5.2L
> >
> >
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