Re: Auto-trans question: How much does having the fluid cooler help?

The fact that National and others found it necessary to add a cooler
should give you an idea of the cooler's value. The over temp light is no
different than any other idiot light, in that they tend to give warning
too late for effective action. A transmission temperature gauge on the
other hand, can  give you notice that the operating  temperature is
rising well before any damage is done. A very worthwhile investment in
my opinion...

Dutch
'86 Dolphin

On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 19:36:02 -0000, Buzz Lightyear wrote:

> Hello everybody,
> 
> I've seen a lot of discussion about overheating issues on the
> 4-cyl/auto equipped Toyhouses.
> 
> Does having a trans fluid cooler help significantly? My '86 Dolphin is
> equipped with one and an old National RV/Dolphin brochure that came
> with the coach indicates that they added that feature in mid-1985.
> 
> Also, my dash has a "Trans Temp Warning" light. Will that be enough to
> ward off serious trouble or should I get an actual gauge to monitor
> trans temp?
> 
> Thanks for your input
> 
> Buzz L.
> Currently in Mesa, AZ
> 
>


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Dutch
'86 Dolphin