trans temp xxx
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trans temp xxx
Got a message on my DIC yesterday"High trans temp" tried to pull up the temp and this is what I got Trans temp xxx.what gives ? no problem shifting even at WOT. Should I change the fluid ,trans has 74,000 on it with no service work on it and no fluid change. I cleared it and no problems the rest of the day but still no temp available.Maybe the sensor went bad.
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It happened about a year ago but went away and I never tried to pull the temp.Took it to a transmission place and he said it's a waste of money to change the fluid at this time.He knew a lot about C-5,6 vettes and really impressed me.
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Well it will depend on the ambient temps and your driving scenario as well. I maintained 170F while cruising on the highway for two hours in 30F weather. In 70F I will see upwards of 190F considering how long I was driving. But your 160 seems a bit cooler if you have been driving in traffic in warm weather though.
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Owners manual also recomends change I beleive. Unless you only drive like a Grandma, then you can go 100k. But, since you are checking it at WOT, I think you qualify for the 60k change interval. 70k, not so bad, but would start there and a new sensor for peace of mind.
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That's exactly why the GM recommended 100k mile transmission service interval is especially bad for C5 Corvettes.
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I personally have a stick, however years ago in 2 different vehicles (not mine) a 300z and a f250 pu, after both my friend and my dad changed their fluid after a lot of miles on them, both trannys went out. Both mechanics said they would have been better off not changing the fluid. Just a thought, I am sure someone is much more knowledgeable about this subject.
