Transmission Temp Question??

[zr1pete]

What would be a normal trans temp on our trucks, everyday sort of drive not pulling or hauling anything. I thought I read somewhere it might be 100* plus the ambiet temp, Is that about right? Anyone with an aftermarket gauge know?
Thanks

 

[powerboatr]

thats pretty good geuss
we run with the fiver in tow and outside temps in the low 90's it was 165-185 at 70 ish
flat ground she normally hangs at 165 ish

empty and cold like latley and it never gets off 100

 

[bushpilot]

thats a good rule of thumb BUT...on a 100* day you shouldnt see 200*
temps.

Im lucky if i top 150 for the most part...towing 6-8k lbs ive seen no
more than about 165*

 

[patrickc]

I normally run about 110* empty and 125* towing 8000lbs. It's very rare that my temps ever go over 150* even in the summer heat. My transmission rebuilder told me to make sure I keep mine under 180* if I want it to last any length of time.

 

[rsjohnsn]

Mine always hangs at 150-165 towing or empty.

Scott

 

[John Boucher]

Mine sits at 150 or less unless I'm towing the 5th wheel, if its hot outside it may get to 165