Scan-Gauge, Trans. Temp.
-- 2014 F53 with 5 speed. (Coachmen Persuit 18,lb) Ive tried every code possible on the gauge about 5 times with no luck for tranny temp. I have used the gauge on three other veh's (PU trucks) wit...
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olfarmer wrote:
Just a tongue in cheek response here. :W I have one on my MH but before I got it I drove in the mountains with no worries. Now that I have it and drive in mountains I worry about the temps I am seeing to the point that I stopped in Yellowstone a couple times to let the tranny cool off! LOL Sometimes I think I was better off not knowing the trans temp. The fluid is still nice and bright red with no odor but I still worry when the temp gets up to 220. I do like the scan gauge, maybe I worry to much.:h
Are you downshifting on long hills going uphill? I feather my 6 speed tranni as I'm climbing hills so the temp gauge stays below half temp. Also turn off 'Economy' and shut off the cruise control. Don't worry about the tranni overheating as the water temp gauge is a fairly good indicator of overall temp of the engine and tranni.
Or so I believe...heh. :) ;)
