07-19-2003, 09:06 PM
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trailer towing causing a problem???
towing 4500 lb travel trailer and getting transmission fluid leaking out of the trans,and it does not leak when not towing the trailer- put a post in trans but not a lot of answers-trying here-anyone had this happen?anyone put on a cooler?any problems?other comments on things I should be aware of???THANKS
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07-31-2003, 11:09 PM
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My truck needed a new transmission, when I drove long distances. It also had a problem while towing a trailer.
After the new transmission, is was golden. Not a problem with it, since. Last edited by Superdawg : 07-31-2003 at 11:12 PM. |
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08-01-2003, 10:53 PM
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The fluid expands and gets thinner when hot. Remember tranny fluid is supposed to be checked when hot and on a level surface. Check the level after you have driven it for 30 minutes or more. If you topped it off before the trip you may have over filled it.
If I was towing that much weight on a regular basis I would invest in a aux tranny cooler. The key to long transmission life is keeping it cool. |
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