[svxistentialist]

Originally posted by kuoh
FYI: The engine temp sensor does not give any indication of the tranny temp. There is simply too much heat mass and too little transfer area in the engine cooling system for the tranny fluid to significantly alter the thremal content. If you install a tranny temp sensor, you'll be able to see that the tranny temp can be significantly higher, in the area of 220+, and yet the engine temp needle will remain steady. The fans will just cycle more often and stay on longer to keep the cooling system at optimal temperature.

KuoH

Thanks Kuoh.

I didn't suggest the engine temp gauge relayed any indication of tranny temp. I was answering his query on whether the coolant temp went up when thrashing the car.

Must admit, if I was going to put in extra equipment, a tranny oil temp gauge is at the top of that list.

Joe