Trans Temp --->210 ??

RanchDweller · 04-23-2008, 02:27 PM

Today I noticed that my trans temp was 210. It redlines at 260-270. Is running at 210 normal on an 80 degree day with no load in city traffic? The reason I ask is because I bought a fifth wheel and plan on taking it up to the mountains. It does not feel like I have that much play in the trans temp if on a normal 80 degree day it is running 210 with no load in city traffic and redline is 260. Thanks

**IdahoRob** · 04-23-2008, 02:46 PM

That a bit on the hot side. You might want to change your spin on filter if it's been a while.

Also using the Tow Haul (T/H) button will lock your converter in second gear and should lower your tranny temps while driving in stop and go traffic.

**05_LLY** · 04-23-2008, 03:42 PM

Make sure your fluid is not over full as well, I just had a bad experience with this, It was about 1 quart over full and caused it to overheat.

I would also change your spin on filter if its been a while!!

BigDumbDually · 06-15-2008, 06:01 PM

my trans temp was @ 200 while towing 8k lbs last week in 92 degree fla heat....i just changed my external filter and a trans flush ..... towed yesterday @95 degree w/8k lbs and trans temp was 180......i was shocked at a 20 degree drop, so spin that filter...

**daddysLBZ** · 06-15-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDumbDually

my trans temp was @ 200 while towing 8k lbs last week in 92 degree fla heat....i just changed my external filter and a trans flush ..... towed yesterday @95 degree w/8k lbs and trans temp was 180......i was shocked at a 20 degree drop, so spin that filter...

It helps out,dirty filters restrict the pressure,and we all know it needs fluid pressure to live.