Automatic transmission fluid will provide 100,000 miles of service before
oxidation occurs under normal operating temperatures of about 170°F. Above
normal operating temperatures, the oxidation rate doubles (useful life of
fluid is cut in half) with each 20° increase in temperature.
The approximate life expectancy at various temperatures is as follows:
175°F 100,000 miles
195°F 50,000 miles
212°F 25,000 miles
235°F 12,000 miles
255°F 6,250 miles
275°F 3,000 miles
295°F 1,500 miles
315°F 750 miles
335°F 325 miles
355°F 160 miles
375°F 80 miles
390°F 40 miles
415°F Less than 30 minutes
This information clearly shows why transmission oil coolers and the various
maintenance intervals are recommended for severe usage.
Above 300°F, the metals inside the transmission will warp and distort in
varying degrees depending on the severity of overheat. Because this damage
occurs and fluid life is so seriously impaired, rocking out of snow, mud or
sand should never exceed a few minutes.
Synthetic fluids are better but can still be compromised under extreme
conditions.
Ron
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