Why does my transmission get hot at idle?
Why does my transmission get hot at idle?
Transmission Hot Idle Engine This light is telling you that the transmission is running too hot and you need to pull over and idle for a little bit. While the engine is running, the transmission can cool down some so you do not have to turn the RV off to get it back down to normal levels.
Is the 4L80E transmission on my Silverado overheating?
From buying research to owner support, join 1.5 MILLION GM Truck Enthusiasts every month who use GM-Trucks.com as a daily part of their ownership experience. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem with there 4L80e transmissions. On my truck the transmission overheats when driving with no load on rather mild days (75 degrees F).
What to do when transmission slips after engine warms up?
If the tranny is just starting to slip then you could install a transmission cooler and this may preserve the life that is left in the tranny. As you were told it slips when the fluid gets hot, once because it gets thinner. By lowering the temp 20 to 50 degrees this can help. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
What’s the Trans temp on my Chevy Silverado?
Last night I flushed out the cooling lines (again) but still seems like no flow through the cooling lines. I have hit the temp warning twice and it is not uncommon for the truck to have the trans temp around 220 when it is 75 degrees out side. (this is with both trans coolers and on the freeway going about 65 – 70 mph)
Is it normal for a Chevy Silverado to overheat?
220F is not normal but it’s not going to kill your atf either. If it gets to 240-250 then I would worry some. You said you ‘tried’ flushing the coolers. Did you get good flow thru them?
What can cause a car transmission to overheat?
Driving habits, conditions, and weather are other possible causes of transmission overheating. If your transmission is running hot, be aware of possible causes. Most transmission problems are a result of overheating. Reasons for overheating include low fluid levels, leaks, burned, old or dirty fluid, or problems with the solenoid.
If the tranny is just starting to slip then you could install a transmission cooler and this may preserve the life that is left in the tranny. As you were told it slips when the fluid gets hot, once because it gets thinner. By lowering the temp 20 to 50 degrees this can help. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
What causes the transmission fluid to get hot?
Transmission fluid wears out over time and can become contaminated with dirt and grit. Additionally, burned transmission fluid results from transmission heat – and transmission heat results from low fluid or old, ineffective fluid that needs to be changed.
How often should you change your transmission coolant?
Consider a transmission cooler to help your car’s cooling system. Your car’s radiator does the job of cooling the transmission, so be sure to maintain it. You should check the coolant from time to time, and change it about every two years. If you tow or haul heavy loads, consider getting a transmission cooler.
