ridecamp@endurance.net: Transmission problems resolved

Transmission problems resolved

ChacoL@aol.com
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 00:03:09 -0400 (EDT)

Thanks, ridecampers, for all your valuable input into my pickup's
transmission problem. Here's what I learned from you and from Chevrolet:

--Older Chevys/GMCs (mine's a '92) with gas engines have automatic
transmissions that tend to overheat
--If you have a '92-93, possibly earlier model 3/4 or 1 ton with a large
camper and haul a horse trailer over mountains, get an external transmission
cooler. These can be ordered from catalogs or installed by dealer (catalog
cost about $60, dealer installed including labor about $220 in the San
Francisco Bay Area). You may want to also install a temp gauge to keep an
eye on possible overheating
--Don't use overdrive. Shift down to 2nd going up and down hills, staying at
about 2500-3500 rpm, 40-45 mph.
--If you think you smell something burning even if your engine is running
cool and your brakes are good, you probably do. The transmission fluid can
overheat and boil out a vent, possibly sending up smoke signals.
--Chevrolet considers a 3/4 T truck a "light duty" vehicle!

We're off to Silver Lake (near Tahoe) this weekend to give the new tranny +
cooler a test run.

Linda and Solace (phew, hope I don't have to smell all that burning oil
again)
San Francisco

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