Transmission Temp.
12-18-2002, 03:33 PM
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Transmission Temp.
I was think about putting a trans. temp. gauge in my car, just to monitor when I do auto-x. You guys think i can install one where the drain plug is on my t-5?
Anyone ever done this?
Anyone ever done this?
12-18-2002, 11:32 PM
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I doubt you need one. A manual transmission doesn't create a lot of heat unless you're pulling heavy loads. There's no way an F-body could heat up the oil in a manual transmission high enough to need to worry about it.
An automatic transmission should have a gauge with a high stall torque converter because the converter makes a lot of heat. High temperature is the number one killer of automatic transmissions.
Lack of oil kills manual transmissions.
An automatic transmission should have a gauge with a high stall torque converter because the converter makes a lot of heat. High temperature is the number one killer of automatic transmissions.
Lack of oil kills manual transmissions.
12-19-2002, 12:08 PM
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Sure you could put a sender there with the appropriate fittings, but I agree that it would be relatively pointless. Engine oil temperature could be good to know, but trans temp is only important for automatics.
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