Transmission temperature gauge
Hi All, I'm a new Class C owner. I have a 2016 Coachman Freelander with a Ford 350 V10 . It doesn't have a transmission temperature gauge and I would like to have one installed. Do I have this done a...
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Mich F wrote:The Logans wrote:
If you have the Ford V10 with the 6 speed transmission, you should be fine. We've found that that new transmission runs much cooler than the previous 5 speed tranny's. We drive conservatively, and run about 60 or so, to get better mileage. Last trip to Florida, we got over 11 MPG. When we could get gas without ethanol, we got about 4 tenths of a gallon better MPG, and more power going up-hill.
Enjoy!
I'm curious about what your transmission temp is with the 6 speed? On my 5 speed temps are around 199-200ish around 60mph, and 204-207ish around 65 mph or so. That's mainly in Fl where it's pretty much flat and temps in the high 80's - low 90's.
Well, for one thing, we no longer have to use Tow/Haul, we just put the 6 speed in cruise control, and the computer completely controls the speed both up and down hill. We borrowed a plug in gauge, and the temps were in the 185 to 202 range while running at about 62, with the outside air temp at around 90.
