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...
Forum Discussion
Dexron VI begins to break down at 270°. I doubt you'll get anywhere near that.
I recently pulled my TT on I-70 in CO over Vail Pass and the Eisenhower tunnel. Total weight was 14,500 lbs. We were also doing some four-wheeling in Moab in 100°+ temperatures. Through all of that abuse, highest my trans temp went was 235°.
Keep an eye on it if you want, but the computer will put the truck into limp mode or tell you to pull over and idle the engine if things get too hot.
Have fun.
I recently pulled my TT on I-70 in CO over Vail Pass and the Eisenhower tunnel. Total weight was 14,500 lbs. We were also doing some four-wheeling in Moab in 100°+ temperatures. Through all of that abuse, highest my trans temp went was 235°.
Keep an eye on it if you want, but the computer will put the truck into limp mode or tell you to pull over and idle the engine if things get too hot.
Have fun.
