Trans Temps after Cooler Install

[NEstyle]

Originally Posted by LCPLPunk

Can't you just open the hood?

HaHa, I was thinking the same thing.

[Joe M 2012 2SS]

Originally Posted by NEstyle

HaHa, I was thinking the same thing.

Of course I can, but the cooler is mounted level with the bottom of the radiator. The hoses that run in/out of it are on the bottom, and not visible with the hood open.

I'd suggest you contact B&M and see what they say.

Again, I didn't install it myself. It does it's job properly, so I have had no need to get under the car to see how it's routed. I have no lift, or ramps to get underneath the car.

['10CamaroDude]

Originally Posted by ME:

155-160 is not "cold" cruising, as it will spike on harder pulls. You won't
lose TCC lockup unless you go well below 100 degrees.

I don't know where you get your info, but trans fluid won't gel. Look up
what GEL is, before you say that. Thickening and GELing are NOT the same.

IF the fluid were GEL, it won't pull through the filter. IT will get sucked
through, in chunks, till there is a cavity left behind, thus nothing else is pulled
through once that pocket of air is there.

I am telling you, and I don't care what you think from this point on, that
will be your malfunction; TRANS fluid will not "gel." You are confusing
it with thickening. Gelling is totally different, and is a LOT worse. Oils
can GEL without it being cold, simple contaminants will do that. You can
look on line and see how motor oil can gel, even in non cold climates.
Too many oil additives, and water contamination will GEL motor oil in any
climate. It will sludge first, then it gels up, and once it is gelled, it stays
that way.

I mean, go buy some Jello, make it, then take it out of the fridge and see if
it melts back to a liquid. Go ahead, I'll wait...

Once oil gets so contaminated that it GELs, it doesn't go back.

[NEstyle]

Originally Posted by Joe M 2012 2SS

Of course I can, but the cooler is mounted level with the bottom of the radiator. The hoses that run in/out of it are on the bottom, and not visible with the hood open.

I'd suggest you contact B&M and see what they say.

Again, I didn't install it myself. It does it's job properly, so I have had no need to get under the car to see how it's routed. I have no lift, or ramps to get underneath the car.

The cooler lines going into and out of the radiator are clearly visible from above, but nevermind. I'm not sure you'll know what they are even if you were looking at them as you don't seem vary familiar with your car.

[Greenhornet2]

Originally Posted by slowss99

Hey everyone, this may sound dumb so i apologize for my noobness in advance.

I had a trans cooler installed today (Tru-Cool Max Heavy Duty 40000) and on the way home the trans temps never crossed 65C (150F), it is mostly highway driving but im still a little worried about the trans being too cold?

Anyone have any experience with this particular cooler? What are the minimum temps we should be seeing at which it is safe to push the car?

I think your temps are good I would be happy with those temps. Send it!

['10CamaroDude]

Originally Posted by Smitty CC

LOL..... OK OK you want to play semantics,,,,,Transmission fluid FREEZES at -60 or so and thickens on its way to that number. I am sorry professor if I described the condition wrong. It is generally agreed that a transmission running at 175f or lower has been proven to last longer. His running at the temps he is at are fine ....or do you not agree?

Originally Posted by ME!

155-160 is not "cold" cruising, as it will spike on harder pulls. You won't
lose TCC lockup unless you go well below 100 degrees.

However you interpret that, three times now, is on you.

[Joe M 2012 2SS]

Originally Posted by NEstyle

The cooler lines going into and out of the radiator are clearly visible from above, but nevermind. I'm not sure you'll know what they are even if you were looking at them as you don't seem vary familiar with your car.

The cooler lines route underneath as I have told you repeatedly, I have also told you repeatedly that I didn't install it.
I personally don't need to know if it bypasses or not, all I need to know is it works properly, which it has for 3 years.

I'm plenty familiar with my car. I installed the CAI, the PTB, the Nitrous System, the UDP, the Brake Pads, the 160* Tstat, the Line Lock, Catch Can, 2 step cooler plugs, and the TL's/TA's. I've had the drag wheels on/off 100 times.
None of these require me getting underneath the car. I don't have a lift or a pit, so I cannot get underneath it safely.

Here is a pic of the cooler, you can see the lines going under the radiator, where do they go from there? I don't know because I cannot see under the car, and have no need to do so.

Pull up to the tree beside me at the dragstrip and I'll be glad to show you how familiar I am with my car.

[Moto-Mojo]

Originally Posted by '10CamaroDude

Those look awesome. Who makes them??

[slowss99]

Thanks for the input guys! I appreciate everyone's responses! So now atleast I know that the temps I'm running are good and not 'too cold' to harm the trans.

[Greenhornet2]

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Those look awesome. Who makes them??

Walmart Rhino ramps. it's what I use with 2x6's in front since I'm lowered

['10CamaroDude]

Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Those look awesome. Who makes them??

I got mine for like, $25.00 at Advance Auto on sale. I could not pass them
up. Then I got as new set of metal ramps for $20 a few weeks later from
someone on Facebook. So, I have what I need in ramps. The metal ramps
won't work with the Camaro, but do the Msutang. So, these Rhino-Ramps
work for the Camaro, and the Mustang.