normal operating temperature
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normal operating temperature
What is the normal operating temp. for a 2004 f150 transmission? I dont know which trannmission I have, or if it really makes a difference. Mine is running about 168-169 at 70-80 mph. It just seems a little high compared to everyone elses temps.
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Like most questions, it depends.
Where is the temp sender located, in the pan, on the cooler line or a tranny port? On that topic, if the sender is on the line is it upstream or downstream of the tranny cooler? Even what part of the transmission will affect what the temperature reading is. Using the overdrive will usually increase the temp.
When I tow heavy mine goes up to 185 or so, depending on hills and headwind. All of the tranny experts I've talked to think this is ok. Just be careful when you ask them. If you ask a barber if you need a haircut, he'll tell you need one. They're trying to make a living.
Where is the temp sender located, in the pan, on the cooler line or a tranny port? On that topic, if the sender is on the line is it upstream or downstream of the tranny cooler? Even what part of the transmission will affect what the temperature reading is. Using the overdrive will usually increase the temp.
When I tow heavy mine goes up to 185 or so, depending on hills and headwind. All of the tranny experts I've talked to think this is ok. Just be careful when you ask them. If you ask a barber if you need a haircut, he'll tell you need one. They're trying to make a living.
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Originally Posted by Slappy18
Like most questions, it depends.
Where is the temp sender located, in the pan, on the cooler line or a tranny port? On that topic, if the sender is on the line is it upstream or downstream of the tranny cooler? Even what part of the transmission will affect what the temperature reading is. Using the overdrive will usually increase the temp.
When I tow heavy mine goes up to 185 or so, depending on hills and headwind. All of the tranny experts I've talked to think this is ok. Just be careful when you ask them. If you ask a barber if you need a haircut, he'll tell you need one. They're trying to make a living.
Where is the temp sender located, in the pan, on the cooler line or a tranny port? On that topic, if the sender is on the line is it upstream or downstream of the tranny cooler? Even what part of the transmission will affect what the temperature reading is. Using the overdrive will usually increase the temp.
When I tow heavy mine goes up to 185 or so, depending on hills and headwind. All of the tranny experts I've talked to think this is ok. Just be careful when you ask them. If you ask a barber if you need a haircut, he'll tell you need one. They're trying to make a living.
I am reading the temp from the stock sensor, where ever that is.
