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Oklahoma_Dan
Explorer
Aug 21, 2013

Transmission temperature max of 240 deg. sound right?

I am doing a double trailer pull (5th wheel + Can Am Commander)in Colorado with my 7.3L diesel F250. Having just installed a larger trans. cooler with a temperature gauge I was told that I should kee...
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pronstar
Explorer
Aug 21, 2013
Depends on the situation.
In city driving when the torque converter is unlocked, that should be your ceiling.
On the highway with the torque converter locked, that's way too high.

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