What is trans temp supposed to be?
What is trans temp supposed to be?
The optimal temperature range for transmission fluid is 175 to 220 degrees. Above that, for every 20 degrees bad things happen, starting with formation of varnish at 240 degrees, followed by seals hardening, plates slipping, seals and clutches burn out, carbon is formed, and, ultimately, failure.
What kind of truck does the 2500HD use?
The classic body style 2500HD trucks used the 4L80E (their actually refered to as a 4L85E) behind the 6.0’s. The D-max and 8.1 trucks use the Allison.
What should the transmission temp be in Death Valley?
The oil begins to degrade significantly above 270 degrees Fahrenheit, so we design vehicles so that in all but the most extreme conditions, the fluid temperature in the transmission sump stays below 270 degrees F. We allow for up to 285 degrees F in extreme conditions (i.e. towing a trailer with combination loaded at GCWR in Death Valley).
What should I do if my transmission temp is too high?
If you continue to use the vehicle with fluid that was subjected to such temperatures, you are putting your transmission in jeopardy. Get a complete fluid change as soon as possible and in the future, try to monitor the temp and do as stated above for cooling.
What’s the transmission temp in a Chevy Silverado?
I am new to this forum and new to the Chevy Truck scene in general. Bought a 2011 silverado 4.8 dual cab. Noticed my transmission temp sitting idle for about 20 mnts would reach temperatures of 194-198° F on a nice cool morning about 65° outside. Once I get the truck running, temp can drop to about 185°.
Is the transmission on my 2500HD overheating?
05 2500HD 6.0L 4L80e Transmission Overheating after this brutal Winter! First I’d like to say hi…Newbie Here. Great Condition. Never had a problem with this truck until this past winter, Brutal! I pulled an engine code P0894 (Component in Transmission Slipping).
The classic body style 2500HD trucks used the 4L80E (their actually refered to as a 4L85E) behind the 6.0’s. The D-max and 8.1 trucks use the Allison.
The oil begins to degrade significantly above 270 degrees Fahrenheit, so we design vehicles so that in all but the most extreme conditions, the fluid temperature in the transmission sump stays below 270 degrees F. We allow for up to 285 degrees F in extreme conditions (i.e. towing a trailer with combination loaded at GCWR in Death Valley).
