Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Overheating Automatic

[Brian Cobb]

My friend has a 95 with the auto in it. The transmission was replaced around 30000 miles ago and now the trans temp light is starting to go on.

They only pull a 3 horse trailer on the weekends and that's about all the truck does.

Also the truck is all stock.

Any ideas on the overheating?

Thanks

Brian Cobb

 

[HoleshotHolset]

I would first verify if the transmission is actually overheating..... get a regular old mechanical (or electric) temperature gauge and hook it up to the "TO-the-transmission-cooler" outlet (front cooler port on the driver's side of the transmission) somehow.



If he's still hot... . more investigation will be necessary.



HTH,



Matt

 

[illflem]

Overfilled transmission will also overheat. Make sure it's checked in N with the engine running. Fluid will look aerated and may smell burnt.

 

[Brian Cobb]

Thanks for the ideas, I'll get to checking it out.

Brian