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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Wow, 2 days worth of posts and no one has posted that stupid old transmission temp chart?! I'm impressed!
With an '09, you have a 6 spd, correct? Our '10 has gotten as high as about 235* a few times with no apparent adverse effects. Usually it is right around 200* when towing; going up steeper interstate grades it will inch higher up around 215*. 235* was towing up a very steep and long 2-lane which climbed from 4000 to 8000 ft elevation over about 8 miles, so that was a workout.
I generally monitor temps most of the time I'm towing, but I wouldn't be concerned unless or until a "too hot" message popped up on the display.
Good luck!
With an '09, you have a 6 spd, correct? Our '10 has gotten as high as about 235* a few times with no apparent adverse effects. Usually it is right around 200* when towing; going up steeper interstate grades it will inch higher up around 215*. 235* was towing up a very steep and long 2-lane which climbed from 4000 to 8000 ft elevation over about 8 miles, so that was a workout.
I generally monitor temps most of the time I'm towing, but I wouldn't be concerned unless or until a "too hot" message popped up on the display.
Good luck!
