What does it mean when your truck says transmission hot?
The Transmission Hot – Idle Engine message can appear on the driver information center (DIC). The DIC displays this alert when the transmission fluid is too hot, which prevents the transmission from cooling properly. When the DIC displays this message, you should stop and turn off your car.
How can I prevent my transmission from overheating?
If you tow or haul heavy loads, consider getting a transmission cooler. A transmission cooler provides extra cooling power to your car’s cooling system, assisting it in preventing the many hot, running systems in the engine from overheating. The best transmission cooler is a stack plate cooler.
What can cause the check transmission light to come on?
As stated, stop immediately. Turn off the engine and wait for a couple of minutes. Then pull out the dipstick for the transmission to check the oil level. If the oil is half way up the dipstick the transmission fluid is likely not the problem. But, in any case, you still should get your vehicle towed.
Why does my transmission heat up in hot weather?
Hot weather contributes to an overheating transmission by raising the resting fluid temperature, so it’s warmer than normal from the get-go. Combined with city driving, your transmission fluid is bound to heat up and wear out sooner, so it pays to check it frequently.
What does the transmission hot idle engine message mean?
When the DIC displays this message, you should stop and turn off your car. The alert will disappear when the transmission fluid has returned to a safe temperature. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.
What’s the normal transmission temp in a car?
Working it hard on very hot days would usually get you somewhere around 220 or so. Your normal transmission temp will very depending on the ambient temperature where you’re driving also. Posted By: Golden_HVAC on 02/17/12 03:42pm I agree that the transmission fluid is at the upper limit of deciding to do something or not.