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Oklahoma_Dan
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Aug 22, 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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Turn_Key
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Aug 24, 2013
Seems a bit high to me but it is within "safe" range. Highest I've ever been is about 210 degrees after a long up-hill pull. Not pulling as much as you, though. What's your "normal" temp when driving truck sans trailer? I run about 70 degrees above ambient temp when not pulling and add about 25-30 degrees when pulling "5th" on a flat and level stretch. Hope this helps.

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