What should the transmission temp be in a jeep?
Better materials in the trans and better fluid, 212°F doesn’t sound bad either. 250°F is usually where most ATF’s start oxidizing. 300°F is usually where most Automatic Transmissions have rubber seals that get damaged, if not a lower temps, basically even its only a moment, you go over 300°F you can damage it.
What does transmission over temp mean on 2007 Grand Cherokee?
My 2007 Grand Cherokee 5.7 indicates “Transmission over temp” It happened just after it was serviced and got new transmission oil. The oil level is correct and the transmission works fine. It also came on while the car idle and not even moving. The computer was reset and cleared of any fault codes but it comes on.
What should the oil temp be on a Jeep Ram?
Transmission is designed to operate at 174F and the engine oil temp between 190-210F. The Ram actually has a transmission heater to make sure the trans temp stays there or above. ZF’s Lifeguard 8 is a fully synthetic ATF…
What should the transmission temp gauge be at?
Transmission Application Guide Transmission Temp Gauge Transmission Troubleshooting What is the optimum temperature for the longest life of the transmission? Keeping the transmission temperature between 175 and 200 degrees will allow the fluid to last the longest. This is the normal operating temperature for a transmission.
What should Trans temp be on Jeep Ram?
The Ram actually has a transmission heater to make sure the trans temp stays there or above. ZF’s Lifeguard 8 is a fully synthetic ATF… Most of the 8-speed transmissions here are typically running at 195-205 (average) when fully warmed up (which takes a while from starting to drive).
Transmission Application Guide Transmission Temp Gauge Transmission Troubleshooting What is the optimum temperature for the longest life of the transmission? Keeping the transmission temperature between 175 and 200 degrees will allow the fluid to last the longest. This is the normal operating temperature for a transmission.
What’s the transmission temperature on a 2014 Ram?
My new CG transmission temperature is running between 195 and 200 when warm at highway speeds. Not used to this. The transmission temperature on my 2014 Ram with the 8-Speed and 5.7L (which I traded on the Jeep) ran at 176 F.
What happens when the transmission temp is too high?
This is caused by overheating the transmission fluid. Not only is the temperature critical but also how long the transmission is exposed to the particular temperature. High heat will cause damage to seals, burnout clutches, clutches slip, seals harden, varnish forms and the fluid burns. Transmission Application Guide Transmission Temp Gauge