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Temps while towing

Discussion in 'Towing' started by spilser, Apr 27, 2018.

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May 1, 2018 at 11:54 AM

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stickyTaco said: ↑

I've never seen engine temps above 195f when towing my 5,000lb trainer in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, even when the air temps are higher in the summer.

The transmission is another story though...even keeping it out of D I can get temps above 230F at the torque converter so I installed an aftermarket plate cooler last fall.
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Had 3, 6%+ grades I had to climb last weekend with a 4500lb trailer and I peaked at 227F on the ScanGuage for the tranny and 206F for the engine on the longest steepest grade. All temps went quickly back to normal after cresting the hills and no issues on the flats.

I would say as long as they're recovering appropriately after the steep hills you should be good. If you have to slow down and join the semi trucks going 30+ don't be afraid to.

Spoon93, May 1, 2018

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