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Is 210 degrees too hot for transmission?

Is 210 degrees too hot for transmission?

The ideal operating temperature of transmission fluid is 175 degrees. Overheating occurs after the temperature surpasses 200 degrees, and the failure rate doubles for every additional 20 degree increase after that.

When does the Trans temp and OD light come on?

Transmission Temperature light only comes on when the transmission has reached the operating limits and tells the temp sender to send a warning. The OD light is the Over Drive light. There may be several reasons causing the Trans. Temp light to come on.

What does the transmission temperature warning light mean?

Consult your owner’s manual for more information about the specific warning lights in your vehicle. One light that you never want to see illuminated is the transmission temperature gauge warning light. Excessive heat is the enemy of your vehicle’s transmission and is responsible for many transmission problems.

Why is the overdrive light on when transmission temp is high?

The Overdrive light is on due to high transmission temp or because the Overdrive button has been pushed. ( If equipped with a manual overdrive button) When the transmission is hot it will turn the overdrive off to increase the speed and pressure of the transmission fluid to help cool the transmission.

What should the transmission temperature be in a car?

No matter what color the light is, you will want to get it looked at by a transmission specialist as soon as you can. The ideal temperature for your transmission should be about 200 degrees. Even if you are running as few as 20 degrees above that, your transmission will only last about half as long as it should.

Transmission Temperature light only comes on when the transmission has reached the operating limits and tells the temp sender to send a warning. The OD light is the Over Drive light. There may be several reasons causing the Trans. Temp light to come on.

Consult your owner’s manual for more information about the specific warning lights in your vehicle. One light that you never want to see illuminated is the transmission temperature gauge warning light. Excessive heat is the enemy of your vehicle’s transmission and is responsible for many transmission problems.

What is the ideal temperature for a transmission?

Here are some facts to know about Transmission Temperatures: The ideal temperature for your transmission is 200 degrees. Hot transmissions give off an odor. Checking your transmission fluid can help you to determine if your transmission is overheating.

What happens if your transmission temperature is 260?

At 240 degrees, your transmission will last about 1/4 the time that it should. And if you get up to 260 degrees, you are down to 1/8 the normal life. Hot transmissions give off an odor. Ideally, if your transmission overheats, your Transmission Temperature Light will come on.

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