Max tranny temp for GM 6L80?
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I would be looking at upgrading the trans cooler, IMO.
Something like this wouldnt be hard to install yourself.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hda-679
Something like this wouldnt be hard to install yourself.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hda-679
70-75 degrees outside temp the tranny will rock about 185-200 depending on the starts n stops. Once the outside temp gets to 80-85 plus she will sit right about 200-210. Then I come up to a couple stop lights and that is when she will climb to 220-225
Normal driving not towing in the summer the tranny will run 165-175 ish, if im remembering correctly.
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Another question would also arise... .Where to mount it on the esky? It already has the so called "heavy duty towing package". Looking threw the grill there is small cooler in the center that i believe is for the tranny. It might as EZ as upgrading that one. One interesting thing i also noticed on the Esky is that there is a Power steering fluid cooler mounted on the far left side.
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I like tranny coolers, I don`t like over 220*. On my Excursion I put a cooler with a thermostatically operated fan. Din`t feel like it ever got too cold in the winter, still goes thru the radiator.
We`ll see if the New Dodge needs it ..
We`ll see if the New Dodge needs it ..
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In for updates on this one...
My '14 runs 190*, but I was told by the folks at the dealer that the cooler has a thermostat and is supposed to reach that temperature. Color me skeptical, as it hasn't been over 40* since I purchased the truck, and I haven't hooked the boat up yet.
My '14 runs 190*, but I was told by the folks at the dealer that the cooler has a thermostat and is supposed to reach that temperature. Color me skeptical, as it hasn't been over 40* since I purchased the truck, and I haven't hooked the boat up yet.
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Im not sure if my truck has the thermostat, I dont think so since in the winter months with no load she runs way cooler then in the summer. My tranny temp last night when i came home form work was 127 degrees, air temp showed 40 degrees outside.
After looking at diagrams and the truck in more detail last night.
Here is how mine runs.
Out of tranny to radiator
Out of radiator to the right side of the oil cooler located in front of the radiator, center (part of the heavy duty towing pkg).
Then out on the Left side of the cooler that leads back to the tranny.
I also found a couple youtube videos (best one was on a 2011 chevy made by etrailer) where they added a second cooler for the tranny. Only suck part of that is the front clip has to be removed to make the install clean. But it is something I will be looking into.
Also my stock oil cooler was a lot larger then i thought it would be. Looked to be about 10" X 10".
After looking at diagrams and the truck in more detail last night.
Here is how mine runs.
Out of tranny to radiator
Out of radiator to the right side of the oil cooler located in front of the radiator, center (part of the heavy duty towing pkg).
Then out on the Left side of the cooler that leads back to the tranny.
I also found a couple youtube videos (best one was on a 2011 chevy made by etrailer) where they added a second cooler for the tranny. Only suck part of that is the front clip has to be removed to make the install clean. But it is something I will be looking into.
Also my stock oil cooler was a lot larger then i thought it would be. Looked to be about 10" X 10".
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Your not soppose to tow in od on that trans but i still do it...try taking it out of overdrive when hot..it speeds up the fluid flow and cools faster.. try it abd you will see..also the biggrr trans lines help big time.they flow more fluid.
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My '10 avalanche has never run hotter then 190*....the 6l80E didn't start going into trucks till about '07 and only the Escalades and Yukons got them...the pickups got them around '09....either way you have a tow/haul button on the shifter...use it and it will be happy
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4th and 5th .. hmm if that torque converter isn`t locked up she`ll be creating some heat for sure.
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My 4L80E is usually at 180* towing down the freeway with the a/c on and 90* summer air temps. I have 1 cooler in the radiator, and one external cooler with the Fan like icdedppl's. Fan isnt needed on mine, never gets hot enough, but still nice option.
I've also heard the Dexron VI is the chit. I plan on doing a flush this spring and switching to it.
I've also heard the Dexron VI is the chit. I plan on doing a flush this spring and switching to it.