vehicles with trans temp readout
On Saturday I test drove a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I was pleased when the salesman showed me that the dash display could show transmission temperature as well as each tire's pressure. After seeing...
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tluxon wrote:
Hey BurbMan, I know you know your stuff about Burb's, so I'll take your word for it. I think you might be onto something regarding a rolling average, because that would definitely appear like a "lag" in comparison to "instant" temps. Instant temps are not always the most accurate because the reading can be reporting sensor 'spikes'. I also wonder if some analog gauges have their needles zeroed in better than others.
Thanks for the clarification on the sensor location.
15 litres of trans fluid will not overheat in a flash, it takes quite a while to raise it by 30 degrees. I can vouch for the F150 gauge moving. 230F got mine to move up 1 notch, 240F another. I'm guessing 250F is in the yellow. 1st gear WOT up the side of a mountain GCWR maxed.
