I got a new truck this past year. After tiring of watching the constant gas mileage display, I changed it to the auto trans temp reading. Well it has been in the 20's F here in the mornings and I got out before the temps warmed up.
I noticed the trans temp at 23*F when I started the truck. I am pretty good about babying my engines, but seeing that in writing made an impression on me. I know you cold weather guys are probably laughing at our mild temps and the issue, but I have a new respect for warming up the outside vehicles. I could see that trans fluid trying to flow through those valves and passages while that cold. My tractor has a hydro trans and the manual said let it warm up before doing any work. It will definitely get the full 5 minutes now.
I noticed the trans temp at 23*F when I started the truck. I am pretty good about babying my engines, but seeing that in writing made an impression on me. I know you cold weather guys are probably laughing at our mild temps and the issue, but I have a new respect for warming up the outside vehicles. I could see that trans fluid trying to flow through those valves and passages while that cold. My tractor has a hydro trans and the manual said let it warm up before doing any work. It will definitely get the full 5 minutes now.