Thread: transmission temp too high?

Originally Posted by GTPpower

Uhhh....if you are running a 180* t-stat and are seeing 200+* coolant temps, you have something wrong.

200 is where temps normally run. 195 is just where the stock thermostat opens. With a 180 thermostat, sure it opens at 180, but the temp is still going to climb until the fans kick on, hence you will still see 200+.

Originally Posted by stealthee

200 is where temps normally run. 195 is just where the stock thermostat opens. With a 180 thermostat, sure it opens at 180, but the temp is still going to climb until the fans kick on, hence you will still see 200+.

Yeah, if you are sitting in traffic. Any other time, it SHOULDN't get that hot. Unless you have other issues.