What would be an average trans temp reading during normal operation?
And what would be considered a high temp?
Thanks
Jerry D

 

In the winter I see temps of 140. In the summer they range from 150-175. 200+ is high! Even towing my trailer I've never gotten over 180.

 

The owner's manual says 170 is normal (I have the 4R70W). Don't know if that's 170 in South Alabama in the summer or Alaska in the winter! I installed a temp gauge and was running around 170 (solo - 195 towing) in the South Alabama summer. I've changed to Amsoil synthetic, and my solo temp had dropped to 155 or so. I'm hoping to see the same drop when towing!

Jim

 

I have a C- 6 in my truck and temp runs around 180.I also have a trans cooler,maybe i should upgrade to a bigger one.
Which cooler do you guys reccomend for a F250?

 

The biggest one that will fit??

 

I would like to get a more exact Trani temp reading by installing a gauge. Can someone tell me whats a good one to use, are they easy to install and about how much do they cost?

thanks.

2001 F-150 XLT supercab w/ the 5.4L V8.

 

Auto meter makes a wide range of trans temp gauges.They run from $35-$100.
You could buy an electrical or mechanical type.
I would recommend mechanical,they give a more precise reading.

 

Since my 01 F-150 has a peg tranny temp gauge, how am I suppossed to read it. If its in the red, does that mean the temp is 180+ ???