Oil & Transmission Temperature

SamMoranPranks · 04-08-2017, 11:04 AM

Just wondering what y'alls normal operating oil and transmission temps are. If you're not getting on it and are driving around with the A/C on what are your readings? I live in south Texas so its a bit warmer down here. Usually when I'm just cruising and not getting on it between 80 to 90 degree weather my oil temp fluctuates between 208 degrees to 215, sometimes 217. My tranny temp is anywhere between 170 to 190 degrees. When I get on it obviously it raises the oil to around 225 or so and the tranny up to almost 200.

Do y'all have the same temps when you drive as well?

Thanks

PolynesianPowerhouse · 04-08-2017, 11:31 AM

175-195 is operating temp on almost any transmission. rule of thumb, every 20 degrees above 195 will half the life of the fluid through heat degradation.

as for oil temps. 200ish is around normal. it will get up to over 212, which is the boiling point of water. this occurs and allows engine oil to burn off any condensation that has built up from normal running procedures.

GuoShicheng · 04-08-2017, 11:31 PM

Your temps look around the same as mine

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Buzzberd6 · 05-07-2017, 07:18 AM

In my 1LE I saw my trans temp get to a max of about 185 during the track day at Daytona Friday. It would also drop noticeably, about 5-20 deg. whenever I backed off and during the cool-off lap.

Engine oil temp got to about 285 but never seemed to get any higher. This temp would also drop noticeably when I backed off a bit.

LtColumbo · 08-27-2017, 05:11 PM

My engine oil temperature runs about 10 degrees higher than the coolant temperature.

Chez · 08-27-2017, 05:55 PM

I'm starting to believe temps are inferred readings. For instance, last track day the Gauge said Trans. fluid was 220F. Checked the lines with a gun in the paddock, and saw 170F. Not sure of the accuracy of the gauges.

I am running a Hayden 678 Cooler and bypassing the radiator.

BustaRs32 · 08-24-2018, 09:57 PM

my transmission fluid reads roughly around 50 . is that bad ? and also ive been getting a check engine light reading code P3400 cylinder deactiviation system bank 1 . my car sounds weird when in idle and also when driving on the highway. i have a feeling that might be the problem why . any suggestions ?

Wheat_Fed_SS · 11-08-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PolynesianPowerhouse

175-195 is operating temp on almost any transmission. rule of thumb, every 20 degrees above 195 will half the life of the fluid through heat degradation.

as for oil temps. 200ish is around normal. it will get up to over 212, which is the boiling point of water. this occurs and allows engine oil to burn off any condensation that has built up from normal running procedures.

Would this be normal while driving for over 30 minutes and the car already being warm?

Gunmetalmissle · 11-08-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheat_Fed_SS

Would this be normal while driving for over 30 minutes and the car already being warm?

Depending on ambient temp and type of driving I often had the same readings. Barely moved the needle.

PolynesianPowerhouse · 11-08-2018, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetalmissle

Depending on ambient temp and type of driving I often had the same readings. Barely moved the needle.

agreed.

also being you have an SS, you have the additional cooling radiators for coolant as well as the transmission. many of the v6 guys only have the single main core that shares with the coolant and trans.

classics01 · 02-01-2019, 08:59 AM

It is cold out but I noticed that my oil temp won't go above 84°C (183.2° F) It actually bounces between 84°C and 83°C (183.2° F and 181.40° F) Is this normal? It is not falling in between the yellow lines as it is supposed to.

04-08-2017, 11:04 AM	#1
SamMoranPranks SamMoranAutos Drives: '16 RS A8 Custom Exhaust CAI Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 72	Oil & Transmission Temperature Just wondering what y'alls normal operating oil and transmission temps are. If you're not getting on it and are driving around with the A/C on what are your readings? I live in south Texas so its a bit warmer down here. Usually when I'm just cruising and not getting on it between 80 to 90 degree weather my oil temp fluctuates between 208 degrees to 215, sometimes 217. My tranny temp is anywhere between 170 to 190 degrees. When I get on it obviously it raises the oil to around 225 or so and the tranny up to almost 200. Do y'all have the same temps when you drive as well? Thanks

04-08-2017, 11:31 AM	#2
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	175-195 is operating temp on almost any transmission. rule of thumb, every 20 degrees above 195 will half the life of the fluid through heat degradation. as for oil temps. 200ish is around normal. it will get up to over 212, which is the boiling point of water. this occurs and allows engine oil to burn off any condensation that has built up from normal running procedures. __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant

04-08-2017, 11:31 PM	#3
GuoShicheng Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT V6 RS 6MT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 85	Your temps look around the same as mine . __________________

05-07-2017, 07:18 AM	#4
Buzzberd6 Drives: 2LT/1LE, HPCRX, F250(tow vehicle) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Florida's Space Coast Posts: 238	In my 1LE I saw my trans temp get to a max of about 185 during the track day at Daytona Friday. It would also drop noticeably, about 5-20 deg. whenever I backed off and during the cool-off lap. Engine oil temp got to about 285 but never seemed to get any higher. This temp would also drop noticeably when I backed off a bit. __________________ 2017 2LS 1LE 'I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone' Bruce McLaren

08-27-2017, 05:55 PM	#6
Chez Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: PA Posts: 132	I'm starting to believe temps are inferred readings. For instance, last track day the Gauge said Trans. fluid was 220F. Checked the lines with a gun in the paddock, and saw 170F. Not sure of the accuracy of the gauges. I am running a Hayden 678 Cooler and bypassing the radiator. __________________ Traded-2017 1LT V6 GMPP Intake, Flowmaster American Thunder axle-back, Vmax Ported throttle body, ZL1/1LE sway bars, V6 1LE Suspension,SEMA grille, Blade spoiler, Apex PS-7 18x10

08-27-2017, 05:11 PM	#5
LtColumbo Drives: 2017 1LT RS V6 A8, 2020 Fusion Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 115	My engine oil temperature runs about 10 degrees higher than the coolant temperature.

08-24-2018, 09:57 PM	#7
BustaRs32 Drives: 2016 camaro rs Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: CA Posts: 14 View My Garage	transmission fluid temp my transmission fluid reads roughly around 50 . is that bad ? and also ive been getting a check engine light reading code P3400 cylinder deactiviation system bank 1 . my car sounds weird when in idle and also when driving on the highway. i have a feeling that might be the problem why . any suggestions ?

02-01-2019, 08:59 AM	#11
classics01 Drives: 2014 2LT Camaro RS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ontario Posts: 5	It is cold out but I noticed that my oil temp won't go above 84°C (183.2° F) It actually bounces between 84°C and 83°C (183.2° F and 181.40° F) Is this normal? It is not falling in between the yellow lines as it is supposed to.

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