Trans Oil Temp gauge

by **Dawgz** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:01 pm

So for anyone that is boosted, and has the automatic transmission, I would highly suggest an oil cooler for the trans and optionally a temperature gauge for the trans as well...i just got around to installing this and im pleased to say the least.

When i drove around and then idled for a bit, the temp gauge read about 165ish.

and then when i went back on the road, 2-3 mins later my gauge was reading like 125

Its a nice way to keep an eye on things to see if u can push the car or not at any given time...if its too hot, dont push it.

by **CASTRO** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:04 pm

thats a great idea!

I'd want to put one in my car for safety sake but knowing me.... im lazy as hell. hahaha

Great stuff, do you know if they have any in a digital readout?

by **Dawgz** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:07 pm

CASTRO wrote:thats a great idea!

I'd want to put one in my car for safety sake but knowing me.... im lazy as hell. hahaha

Great stuff, do you know if they have any in a digital readout?

Well this one isnt a mechanical gauge, its a electric one...the sensor is in between the lines before it goes into the cooler...then the wire runs all the way into the cabin.

Btw, i forgot to mention, thanks to King for all the help on which parts to get and wat not...

by **Dawgz** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:05 pm

After some sit and go traffic, the needle was gettn real close to 175ish...but then as soon as i got on the highway, it slowly went down to 125.....

by **akora12** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:27 pm

Interesting. I'd like to get one of these even though I'm manual. It's always nice to keep an eye on the vitals.

by **Dawgz** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:32 pm

akora12 wrote:Interesting. I'd like to get one of these even though I'm manual. It's always nice to keep an eye on the vitals.

U can tap into where ur gear oil is? I dont think u manual guys even have to worry about that temp...lol

by **akora12** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:51 pm

Dawgz wrote:
akora12 wrote:Interesting. I'd like to get one of these even though I'm manual. It's always nice to keep an eye on the vitals.

U can tap into where ur gear oil is? I dont think u manual guys even have to worry about that temp...lol

I think the correct way to do it would be to have a port welded into the housing. Manuals can take a beating due to heat as well, but I've also been called paronoid too.

by **Dawgz** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:58 pm

forgot to add this pic....

its the fittings that goes in between the cooler lines.

Trans Oil Temp gauge

Trans Oil Temp gauge

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