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Old 01-06-2012, 02:29 AM
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I'd be completely comfortable with 220 F - 230 F transmission temperature. 300 F would be bad. 170 F wouldn't get rid of the crap that is in there, and so could be a transmission life reducer.

Best indication that the standard fluid temperature is too high or not is if the fluid is getting burnt. Haven't seen that, or heard much in the way of reports of burnt fluid on this transmission, using the standard cooler. That suggests to me that overheated fluid isn't a concern.
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