Why is my truck temperature low?
Reasons the Temperature Gauge Reads Cold On most vehicles, the temperature gauge reads cold until the engine has run for a few minutes. With the thermostat stuck open, the engine can be overcooled, causing a low temperature reading. If this is the case, the thermostat may need to be replaced.
What is the normal transmission temperature for a 2011 Chevy Silverado?
Re: Transmission Temperature Check the owners manual, 180-200 is considered normal operating range. Often owners overfill the transmission because they check it when its below normal operating temp, it reads low and they add fluid. Then when it at operating temp, it expands and it will read over-full.
What is ideal transmission temperature?
175 to 220 degrees
The optimal temperature range for transmission fluid is 175 to 220 degrees. Above that, for every 20 degrees bad things happen, starting with formation of varnish at 240 degrees, followed by seals hardening, plates slipping, seals and clutches burn out, carbon is formed, and, ultimately, failure.
Where is the owner manual for a 2011 GMC Sierra?
GMC Sierra Owner Manual – 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
Is the exterior temp on a Silverado Sierra wrong?
Having swapped out multiple in just a few months as they kept having issues (not knock off Chinesium made part either) I’d suggest just ignoring it and using the temp on your phone. Though not expensive it’s a losing battle to keep these junk parts working right.
What should the transmission temp be in a Chevy Silverado?
In the February 2011 issue of Trailer Life magazine RV Clinic in response to a reader about the maximum transmission temperature allowed in a 2009 Chevy Silverado, the Tech Team had this response.
When to update outside temp on Chevy Tahoe?
The temperature display is always allowed to update quickly when the ambient temperature is getting colder while driving, but the display takes much longer to update when the temperature is getting warmer. This prevents false updates to the temperature display while driving in slow or stop-and-go traffic in hot weather.