Towing without trans cooler?
I have a 2001 Yukon XL 2wd (1/2 ton). I'm having my hitch and brake controller installed Monday so I can pick up my TT on Tuesday. I'm pressed for time and not sure if I'll be able to install a transm...
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wilber1 wrote:
As long as the torque converter stays locked, it won't get hot.
Well, I know my Duramax/Allison would lock up above 2nd gear, and it always seemed to be locked on climbs at speed as far as I could tell. But it would build some heat in long climbs even in 5th or 6th gear -- not unreasonable amounts, but it would inch up above the 200* mark where it usually stayed.
But yeah, staying where it is locked up will be your best bet, which is why you can generate a lot of heat driving in flat stop and go traffic.
