Normal Tranny Temp Question

[White98SVT]

Well when I bought my Lightning it already had a Trans temp gauge in it. But my question is simple...what is the normal range of operating temperature?

Just curious what the safe range is.

 

[MixMaker]

mine has never been above 180* i believe (drinkin at the moment), I'll keep a close eye on it tomorrow and let you know.

 

[Chi3f]

mine gets real close to 180 if i leave o/d off and drive at low speeds for an hour. never went above 170 before i messed with the shift points. right now it never goes past 180.

 

[Fade 2 Black]

Mine runs 168-180*

 

[Scuba-Matt]

Mine is 160-180 it depends on how hot it is outside. Its never been over 180

 

[afchad]

For normal city driving ... it depends on your convertor. A higher stall (aftermarket) convertor will get a bit hotter around town. My stock would operate around 160-180 and with my PI 2600....it gets to about 190 or so.

 

[lightninmike]

In heavy heavy traffic mine got to about 190-205 but traveling down the highway at night it was 150 and in the day time it got to 160

 

[The Swede]

Never been over 170, i use a Tranny radiator from LFP though.