Transmission Temp?
So my F-150 has a handy temp gauge that reads in degrees for the trans. temperature. While I realize heat damage to the fluid is a function of time (hot for a long time is almost as bad as super hot ...
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Stefonius wrote:trail-explorer wrote:Here's an old link to a test done by a Ford Truck owner on his own gauge. http://www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/b_smoke13.htmSport45 wrote:
I wouldn't expect the gauge Ford put in the dash to be anywhere near accurate.
Why not?
Do you have access to some technical data that backs up your conclusion?
Does this help?
230 is now 1/2 way, operating temps of the new trans are higher. If memory serves, they now use a Getrag designed transmission, licensed by Ford to build.
I'm not sure why the dampened gauge is construed as not accurate. It moves when it needs to.
