What is the normal operating temperature for an Allison Transmission?

180-200
Normal operating temps will range from 180-200 approx. 100 degrees above ambient air temps. These transmissions will run from 200-230 in the summer months when towing in hilly areas. These temps are normal and will not hurt the transmission.

Why does my Duramax not run over 30 mph?

Took it to dealership because of a surge at idle, and at 55 to 60 mph. Dealership replaced fuel pressure regulator. $900.00 dollars later and a half mile down … read more I have a 2003 Chevy 4500. New injectors, new fuel filter. Will not run over 30 mph. Could it be a lift pump?

When does a Duramax chev.p.u.lose power?

Duramax Chev. P.U. (2003) loses fuel prime and motor stops running at low RPM or at an idle. No visible leak around filter area. Fuel pressure … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… Hi, I just purchased a 2004 Kodiak C4500 crewcab with the Duramax diesel engine mated to an Allison with 4:44 gear ratio. What rpm do you … read more

How can I Keep my Duramax Diesel pump healthy?

However, there are measures you can take to keep the pump happy and healthy, the first being to always buy your diesel from a high-traffic, reputable filling station that’s known to dispense good, clean fuel. Second, always change the fuel filter at or before the recommended service interval.

When does DTC put a car in limp mode?

When the engine control module, transmission control module or brake control unit (ABS) detects a problem in the engine, transmission or with the brake system, it will store a trouble code in your DTC memory. If one of the control units decide that the problem is dangerous for the engine or transmission, it will put the car into limp mode.

What should the temperature be on a Duramax LB7?

I’ve got a new to me LB7 and I think that the temperature is a little low. On all of my other vehicles (mostly GM), operating temp is 210, however I cant get the Duramax above 170 (according to the gauge it is 180). I took the reading via my OBDII reader, it is 170-172F.

What should the temperature be in a GMC Duramax 04?

My 04 runs this cool also. In town it is 160-170 all the time. If I drive it a little bit harder than normal it will warm up or if I get on the highway at 65-70 it will warm up. Not sure what the low side thermostat is but I would bet its a 165-170 since this is where they like to run.

How long does it take for a Chevy Duramax to warm up?

Mine now takes about 5 miles at highway speeds to come up to full temp. It still won’t warm up a whole lot just idling, but it is much better with the new thermostats and will now put out heat. I got my thermostats at the local parts store in a kit that had both thermostats and the rubber gaskets. Merchant also has them.