I'm very used to having a Transmission Temp gauge in my Chevy Silverado and before that my Chevy Suburban. I just purchased a 2008 E350 with a V10 and was surprised and disappointed to see that it doesn't have a Trans Temp gauge. I want to add one, and was considering getting a ScanGuageII rather than running a manual gauge. Will this work? Or does the E-Series not have a sensor?

Yes the Scan Gauge will give trans fluid temperature. It is one of the optional "X" Gauge functions. Just call Scan Gauge for the codes as they vary with the model year of your V-10. You then just program your Scan Gauge with the code numbers (a lot of key strokes but it only takes a few minutes) and you will then have trans fluid temp along with all of the other very useful displays.I run with trans fluid and coolant temperature along with average and real time mpg as my four primary displays. I would not own an RV or truck without a Scan Gauge. Last time I checked they were going for $139 on Amazon.:C

Congrats, I see you made the decision on the new tow vehicle! Great choice for towing with your large family! Hope you get many trouble free miles!

The Ford gauges are just dumb gauges anyways, so you are not missing anything. Mine doesn't budge until 235 degrees, so it never moves whether I'm at 170 or 200. My Scangauge tells me everything I need to know.

Do you have a smart phone (or a tablet) with bluetooth? I spent $5 for the Torque Pro app and about $13 for an OBD II dongle from the internet so that I could monitor transmission temp. I am pretty sure it monitors all of the same stuff the Scan Gauge does. I did have to change a setting in the app to allow me all of the GM codes and I am now able to monitor tranny temp, oil temp, coolant temp, outdoor air temp and even ethanol content of the fuel.Congrats on the new vehicle. I hope you enjoy the convenience of a van as much as we have with ours.

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RWDIII
Explorer
May 01, 2015
Desert Captain wrote:
dodge guy wrote:
Not sure if the V-10 has an Oil Temp sensor. I know my 02 doesn`t, not sure on the newer ones.

I spoke with the folks at Scan Gauge and they said that oil temp was not an option on the V-10's, even as an "X" Gauge function. I assume that would only be due to the lack of an oil temp sensor but running with coolant temp (digitally), displayed gives a pretty good view of the overall engine temps.

:C

I installed the scan guage I had on my 06 F150 on to my 2015 F250

for some reason you cant get oil temp and I no longer can get the slip function for the auto trans.I was able to get the trans temp after reprograming

the four displays I run are water temp,trans temp,RPM and voltage
I have noticed the temps are about 5 degrees hotter than the F150
programing
Desert_Captain
Explorer III
May 01, 2015
dodge guy wrote:
Not sure if the V-10 has an Oil Temp sensor. I know my 02 doesn`t, not sure on the newer ones.

I spoke with the folks at Scan Gauge and they said that oil temp was not an option on the V-10's, even as an "X" Gauge function. I assume that would only be due to the lack of an oil temp sensor but running with coolant temp (digitally), displayed gives a pretty good view of the overall engine temps.

:C
dodge_guy
Explorer II
May 01, 2015
Not sure if the V-10 has an Oil Temp sensor. I know my 02 doesn`t, not sure on the newer ones.
The_LeRoys
Explorer
May 01, 2015
KTOSV,

That is what I found this afternoon and was now able to get the trans temp going, its working fine. Both methods appear to give the same reading.

After loading the Ford PIDs I can NOT pull up the Engine Oil Temp though. Maybe there is something custom for the V10 for that?

Brian
ktosv
Explorer
May 01, 2015
Did you try the menu on the lower left (cog icon)? Then settings, then "Manage extra PIDs/Sensors"? At that point in the upper right hit the menu button (three dots) and hit add predefined set and then select Ford.

I had to do that and select GM for my tranny temp to start working.

If you bought the Torque Pro and not the free version you should be able to get the PIDs you need.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Apr 30, 2015
I know on the dash command I had to buy the extended pids for the 2002 model year. Torque Pro may be the same!
The_LeRoys
Explorer
Apr 30, 2015
OK, so I got my ODBII Bluetooth Adapter yesterday and started to setup Torque Pro. There is a ton of gauges available and its awesome! However, neither of the 2 Trans Temp gauges that come out of the box seem to work. Do I need to get a custom PID? Where would I find those?
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Apr 27, 2015
The torque pro APP (I have Dash Command) is the way to go! Bigger and more user friendly screen layouts.
carringb
Explorer
Apr 27, 2015
Yup, as mentioned it's all built in... you just need a way to read the data.

FWIW - you would really have to try hard overheat the transmission in that van with the trailer you have, so if you don't find a solution you like right away, you'll be fine IMO.
Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Apr 27, 2015
Yes every van that year had sensors installed into the transmission and engine to monitor and report back to the computer on temps for everything under the sun!

The scan gauge and other devices just tap into the computer to read information it already has.

Good luck with the new van!

Fred.

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