Transmission temperature question
I have never towed anything with an automatic, but I know the temperature is critical. I will be towing with a 2009 Tahoe next weekend. At what temperature should I be concerned? Other than keeping...
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High temp idiot light probably comes on at 250*F
If it doesn't come on.....good to go
Use Tow/Haul mode
If transmission is 'hunting' (shifting alot back/forth) take it out of Overdrive or drop down a gear
Come down a steep grade using same gear you went up the grade in.
Course it matters whether or not you have a tranny cooler, its clean & trailer is not overloading tow vehicle
I have a gauge....
Tranny temp runs 160*F to 180*F normal temp...depends on how hot day temps are.
See temp climb to 200*-205*F going up long steep grade when towing 5vr
See temp climb over 210*F when backing into a tough to get into site
If it doesn't come on.....good to go
Use Tow/Haul mode
If transmission is 'hunting' (shifting alot back/forth) take it out of Overdrive or drop down a gear
Come down a steep grade using same gear you went up the grade in.
Course it matters whether or not you have a tranny cooler, its clean & trailer is not overloading tow vehicle
I have a gauge....
Tranny temp runs 160*F to 180*F normal temp...depends on how hot day temps are.
See temp climb to 200*-205*F going up long steep grade when towing 5vr
See temp climb over 210*F when backing into a tough to get into site
