My Mechanic bypassed the cooler and the radiator, I'm not sure which one first. So here's how you check the trans fluid: get the truck warmed up first. Needless to say I was very pissed. The Problem was the Radiator and the Convertor. On the 2th hand now the filter in the Tranny should be catching the crap that's in there, shouldn't it?? We have copies of them for lots of years in the owners section at the bottom of the main page here. I also had them replace the filter as well.
The transmission temperature did not rise fast and did not exceed 220 degrees, which is still too hot on an 85 degree day. Anyone have this Problem and if so what was the fix? Hopefully this will get me below or around 150F. Prior to this, the Temp would come closer to red-line. He's ordering a Radiator in the morning that comes with a Tranny Cooler and Oil Cooler. The transmission fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks on the end of the dipstick If the fluid smells burnt, this is a dead give away that there is a. Check this by shifting the transmission into gear while driving and check for any transmission slipping out of gear.
Go hop on the freeway for 20 minutes or so, so the temps if you have a gauge , and look for something in the 160-190 range. Here at Advance Auto Parts, we work with only top reliable Automatic Transmission Fluid product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. Maybe some torque converter material stuck in there. But now I need to get the Fluids flushed, I told him to change, all over again. Wish I had a diagram for the cooling lines of the Tranny.
The engine running hot came after the tranny running hot. Prior to this, the Temp would come closer to red-line. Good to know someone can still get accurate information on the internet these days! My coolant temp stays around 200, but spiked to 250 for about a minute. Overfilling the transmission with too much transmission fluid can also cause damage to your Silverado. My truck is paid for and has been for 2, almost 3 years now. The line on the bottom drivers side was touchable and the line on the passenger side top and bottom weren't hot at all.
I took it down and replaced the filter and added about 5-6 quarts. Anyway, I'm thinking that maybe the radiator or lines are clogged. Anyone have this Problem and if so what was the fix? The engine running hot came after the tranny running hot. I just found out he doesn't have a Flush Machine. Yeah, I still have my original owners manual that came with the truck when I bought it. Seems like fluid is getting stuck in that area and theres no circulation. This guy won't be in business too long.
I took it down and replaced the filter and added about 5-6 quarts. The cooling line on the drivers side top of the radiator was very hot after driving it. Chevrolet gave customers many options on all three versions of the 2005 Silverado, so knowing the correct fluids to add to the truck components is imperative. It has never exceeded 150 until today while just normal driving. My Mechanic bypassed the cooler and the radiator, I'm not sure which one first.
I left the truck at his shop and he's supposed to work on it today. Parked it for about an hour. I pulled an engine code P0894 Component in Transmission Slipping. I figure I'm ahead of the game if my tranny holds up, so far so good and was shifting fine today. N- I realize this is an old post, but my transmission temp usually runs around 120, even plowing. Yesterday, I went there to check a few things like the radiator, ext cooler and lines. So here's how you check the trans fluid: get the truck warmed up first.
Then, pull your trans dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back in. It didn't help, the truck was still overheating with no load or towing and the Torque Converter wasn't locking up. . The lines to the cooler were outside temperature, not hot at all. Transmission fluid helps lubricate your transmission. Hopefully this will get me below or around 150F. At that point, it may begin showing some transmission problems and symptoms like gears slipping, rough shifting, engagement delay, shifting delay and ultimately the deterioration of transmission components which causes major damage to the transmission itself.