6 speed auto operating temp ranges - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

rgp26 · 10-01-2011, 06:55 AM

i have a 20126.7 4/4 f350 no pto w/987 miles been watching temps on factory gage an im running at 193 deg. my 06 w/5speed ran 165 deg. don't know if this normal sure seems high shifts fine runs great

DaveBen · 10-01-2011, 09:01 AM

100° over outside air temperature is generally thought to be about right. You are about right on.

Dave

Sherlock · 10-01-2011, 08:54 PM

That's about what my 2011 F250 6.7 has been running all summer. I have about 23,000 miles now and it has never had any shifting problems. I runs that temp when I'm empty or pulling my 30' camper.

sagebel · 10-01-2011, 09:35 PM

Sounds fine to me.

Russ250 · 10-03-2011, 09:22 PM

That's about where mine is too.

Drove in this morning at 197 oil, 160 trans

wnydiesel · 12-03-2011, 07:45 PM

I have a brand new 2012 F350 CC 4x4 and also find that the tranny temp will stay about 190 ish without any load. My 05 F350 6.0 consistantly stayed about 155-160 unless trailering. There are so many charts on the internet regarding transmission life and how temps affect them. Has anyone logged ~75,000 miles on this tranny and been running this high a temperature?

I appreciate any input that is backed by real life experience.

Have a great day!!

Sherlock · 12-03-2011, 11:02 PM

29,000 miles on mine now with temps always in the 190's. The only other two trucks that I've owned with trans temp gauges ran about the same too. I wouldn't worry about it. I'm think that these are normal trans temps. The 6.0 liters may just have run cool. I also checked my transmission fluid a couple of days ago and it looks good with no evidence of overheating.

10-01-2011, 06:55 AM	#1
rgp26 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: southwest Ranches fl Posts: 4 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	6 speed auto operating temp ranges i have a 20126.7 4/4 f350 no pto w/987 miles been watching temps on factory gage an im running at 193 deg. my 06 w/5speed ran 165 deg. don't know if this normal sure seems high shifts fine runs great

10-01-2011, 09:01 AM	#2
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	100° over outside air temperature is generally thought to be about right. You are about right on. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

10-01-2011, 09:35 PM	#4
sagebel Stock? Pfft! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 908 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts View Photos By: sagebel	Sounds fine to me. __________________ Light weight 2011 F-250 6.7 CCSB 4x4 in Sterling Grey Metallic Daily rider: 2010 Cannondale Quick 4

10-03-2011, 09:22 PM	#5
Russ250 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That's about where mine is too. Drove in this morning at 197 oil, 160 trans Last edited by Russ250; 10-04-2011 at 09:20 AM.

12-03-2011, 07:45 PM	#6
wnydiesel SDD Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	still concerned about tranny temp I have a brand new 2012 F350 CC 4x4 and also find that the tranny temp will stay about 190 ish without any load. My 05 F350 6.0 consistantly stayed about 155-160 unless trailering. There are so many charts on the internet regarding transmission life and how temps affect them. Has anyone logged ~75,000 miles on this tranny and been running this high a temperature? I appreciate any input that is backed by real life experience. Have a great day!! __________________ 2005 F350 Crew Cab 4x4 6.0 SCT X3 Tuner MBRP 4" Turbo back exhaust Edge Insight monitor with EGT I'm sure there's more to come

10-01-2011, 08:54 PM	#3
Sherlock SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Evansville/IN Posts: 13 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's about what my 2011 F250 6.7 has been running all summer. I have about 23,000 miles now and it has never had any shifting problems. I runs that temp when I'm empty or pulling my 30' camper.

12-03-2011, 11:02 PM	#7
Sherlock SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Evansville/IN Posts: 13 Thanks: 13 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	29,000 miles on mine now with temps always in the 190's. The only other two trucks that I've owned with trans temp gauges ran about the same too. I wouldn't worry about it. I'm think that these are normal trans temps. The 6.0 liters may just have run cool. I also checked my transmission fluid a couple of days ago and it looks good with no evidence of overheating.

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