Transmission overheat

[EricR]

Hmm, the guys running supercharged 5.0s might have a different opinion.

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[Gros Ventre]

For those who follow the Ford recommendations on lubricant changes... No Sweat, if your goal is to simply get to your trade in, that works fine. For those who take a longer view, changing out lubricants early and using synthetic oils, you can make your truck go 30 years. I spent a career driving, operating, maintaining and repairing nuclear Subs. the way they get these ships to go 30-40 & 50 years is, in part by good lubrication, good filtration and oil analysis. I made a family Suburban go 30 years this way and it helped get three boys to bachelors degrees. So like I said, if you just want to get to the next trade-in the owners manual change intervals work just fine. I just take a longer view in the hopes this truck will outlive me...

 

[lrequa92]

For those who follow the Ford recommendations on lubricant changes... No Sweat, if your goal is to simply get to your trade in, that works fine. For those who take a longer view, changing out lubricants early and using synthetic oils, you can make your truck go 30 years. I spent a career driving, operating, maintaining and repairing nuclear Subs. the way they get these ships to go 30-40 & 50 years is, in part by good lubrication, good filtration and oil analysis. I made a family Suburban go 30 years this way and it helped get three boys to bachelors degrees. So like I said, if you just want to get to the next trade-in the owners manual change intervals work just fine. I just take a longer view in the hopes this truck will outlive me...

Did you get your transmission to operating temperature and actually verify your fluid level?

 

[Snakebitten]

I'd be curious too, since it was previously serviced and could possibly be under/overfilled?

There's a reason Ford requires the temperature to be 205-215F before checking the level.

 

[lrequa92]

I'd be curious too, since it was previously serviced and could possibly be under/overfilled?

There's a reason Ford requires the temperature to be 205-215F before checking the level.

Exactly

 

[Gros Ventre]

I'd be curious too, since it was previously serviced and could possibly be under/overfilled?

There's a reason Ford requires the temperature to be 205-215F before checking the level.

The first time they changed it out they had a real issue getting the level correct... But they figured it out and on changes #2 & 3 it was set correctly including with the proper temperature. So this drill for me means I'll go in and have then do a change and let me know what the initial level is before change. I'll also have a sample taken... Because I drove home from the hi temp event (~100 miles) and because it cleared quickly (maybe 5 minutes to "back in the band"), I'm not too worried. My dealer is ~140 miles away anyway... But I'll let you know what they say as I'll make sure they understand the symptoms I observed. Who knows, I did some internet searching, and there is a valve that sometimes fails that can cause hi temps... Reinforces my intention to install an analog temp gauge...

 

[Gros Ventre]

As to chacking level... I really don't like this hidden dipstick stuff... may go out and get one of those regular old dipsticks available...

 

[Snakebitten]

There IS an aftermarket 10r80 dipstick solution. And it appears to be well made materials.
But they are really proud of it.
And you have to figure out the level the first time yourself and mark the stick appropriately.

It's becoming more appealing to me all the time.
As well as swapping out the plastic pan for one with a drain plug.

 

[Gros Ventre]

There IS an aftermarket 10r80 dipstick solution. And it appears to be well made materials.
But they are really proud of it.
And you have to figure out the level the first time yourself and mark the stick appropriately.

It's becoming more appealing to me all the time.
As well as swapping out the plastic pan for one with a drain plug.

Thumbs up to that!!

 

[Snakebitten]

Here it is

https://www.holley.com/products/drivetrain/transmission_pans_and_accessories/dipsticks/parts/22200

 

[rtf150]

Here it is

https://www.holley.com/products/drivetrain/transmission_pans_and_accessories/dipsticks/parts/22200

Proud you say!!!! I wonder…?

 

[Snakebitten]

Proud you say!!!! I wonder…?

I'm with you on that portion!

Now just 2 more components

 

[Big Dog Daddy]

Here it is

https://www.holley.com/products/drivetrain/transmission_pans_and_accessories/dipsticks/parts/22200

Great find! I'm definitely going to look into getting this for my truck. There's not much to the supplied install instructions there. I guess you have to find a convenient place to mount the top of the tube, and possibly make a small bracket to support it. Plus stay away from the exhaust. I'm going to take a 36" piece of string trimmer line, and see where it leads to before purchasing.

 

[Snakebitten]

Great find! I'm definitely going to look into getting this for my truck. There's not much to the supplied install instructions there. I guess you have to find a convenient place to mount the top of the tube, and possibly make a small bracket to support it. Plus stay away from the exhaust. I'm going to take a 36" piece of string trimmer line, and see where it leads to before purchasing.

There's quite a few reviews on Amazon and some pictures of it installed nicely on some and tacky on others.
Most state high quality, but overpriced. But everything is overpriced these days. Lol

 

[tony72cutlass's']

For those who follow the Ford recommendations on lubricant changes... No Sweat, if your goal is to simply get to your trade in, that works fine. For those who take a longer view, changing out lubricants early and using synthetic oils, you can make your truck go 30 years. I spent a career driving, operating, maintaining and repairing nuclear Subs. the way they get these ships to go 30-40 & 50 years is, in part by good lubrication, good filtration and oil analysis. I made a family Suburban go 30 years this way and it helped get three boys to bachelors degrees. So like I said, if you just want to get to the next trade-in the owners manual change intervals work just fine. I just take a longer view in the hopes this truck will outlive me...

Right or wrong I always do 40-50K for tranny and differential gear oil regardless of what owners manuals say. My olds has been rolling for 52 years and I suspect it will make it another 52 as long as they make gasoline by then.. still on original engine, trans and rear

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