Optimum transmission temperature.
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Optimum transmission temperature.
I tried putting this post in transmissions but kept being referred to 4 specific threads.
We all know of the dangers of an overheated transmission, I would like to know what if any problems might arise from overcooling?.
I run an aftermarket transmission cooler in my car as I often use it for 150+ mile trips towing my caravan, but it also is used for unladen journeys in our freezing British summers!. What temperature are transmissions designed to run at?, I wonder if fitting a bypass thermostat would be worthwhile.
Its an '87 Olds Delta 88 unmodified apart from the trans cooler btw.
We all know of the dangers of an overheated transmission, I would like to know what if any problems might arise from overcooling?.
I run an aftermarket transmission cooler in my car as I often use it for 150+ mile trips towing my caravan, but it also is used for unladen journeys in our freezing British summers!. What temperature are transmissions designed to run at?, I wonder if fitting a bypass thermostat would be worthwhile.
Its an '87 Olds Delta 88 unmodified apart from the trans cooler btw.
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What temp is the trans running at right now? The temp has to be at least 75*f to shift in to 4th. I would say you want to be in the 165*-180* range for normal operation.
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I'm not sure about where the temperature should be, but typically, I hear it runs at about 125° above ambient temperature. As long as you keep it around there, you should be fine.
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Yes!
But we have a temperature chart/poster that came with Hayden Transmission Coolers as a wall display and it says that 160-180 is normal operating temp.
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