Wanted to ask a general question about what is "too hot" for a transmission temp. I guess the follow-up question would be: what should I do about it.
When I do big climbs on logging roads (~30kmph), the trans temp quickly rises to about 250 degrees. It seems to level out there if I keep the speed consistent, but it can rise higher than that from time to time. Considering the guage tops out at 280, I think 250 is pretty hot. Is that "hot" or OK?
As a work around, i drop down into Low and its all ok... its just a pain because I have to keep switching back and forth to L and H range whenever the road levels out. All my peeps seem to bang along in 4H which makes me think there is something up with my truck.
I'm driving an HDJ81 (1HDT engine), 35" all terrain rubber, stock gears, intercooled, auto trans. Assuming that 250 degrees is hot, what is the best course of action: re-gear, A/T cooler, get smaller tires (please say no!)?
Thanks in advance for your perspective.
When I do big climbs on logging roads (~30kmph), the trans temp quickly rises to about 250 degrees. It seems to level out there if I keep the speed consistent, but it can rise higher than that from time to time. Considering the guage tops out at 280, I think 250 is pretty hot. Is that "hot" or OK?
As a work around, i drop down into Low and its all ok... its just a pain because I have to keep switching back and forth to L and H range whenever the road levels out. All my peeps seem to bang along in 4H which makes me think there is something up with my truck.
I'm driving an HDJ81 (1HDT engine), 35" all terrain rubber, stock gears, intercooled, auto trans. Assuming that 250 degrees is hot, what is the best course of action: re-gear, A/T cooler, get smaller tires (please say no!)?
Thanks in advance for your perspective.