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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-20-2017, 03:03 PM
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Posted By 18CrewDually
His profile says 2014 Z71

His profile says 2014 Z71
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-20-2017, 11:05 AM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
Yes but in most cases once it sets the warning...

Yes but in most cases once it sets the warning light it's already too late.
That's why your neighbor has a job.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-19-2017, 12:52 PM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
3.42 gears and All Wheel Drive makes it work...

3.42 gears and All Wheel Drive makes it work harder.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-19-2017, 01:16 AM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
You may want to pick up a ScangaugeII to monitor...

You may want to pick up a ScangaugeII to monitor coolant and oil Temps in real numbers. Cluster gauges are not that accurate.
Or if you get an ELM327 OBDII Bluetooth adapter from Amazon and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-19-2017, 12:56 AM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
You didn't say what year but I have an 11 Denali...

You didn't say what year but I have an 11 Denali 6.2 AWD with manual shift. If yours has that try shifting down 1 gear to see if there's a difference. I don't think I'd worry unless I was seeing 240...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-19-2017, 12:39 AM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
I don't know what your towing with other than a...

I don't know what your towing with other than a 1500 GM and don't know the weight or trailer you're towing but just slowing down to 60-62 will help with temps. You may just be expecting to much out...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-19-2017, 12:26 AM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
What is "creep up a little"? 220°f towing up a...

What is "creep up a little"? 220°f towing up a hill is no worry. 240 is worry territory and it's time to pull over.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-22-2016, 05:29 PM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
Let it sit 24 hours. Then before starting,...

Let it sit 24 hours. Then before starting, compare 3 temps.
1. Ambient air
2. Engine Coolant Temp.
3. Automatic Transmission Temp

They all should be within a few degrees Fahrenheit.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-19-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
Believe me, you'll remember for next time. That's...

Believe me, you'll remember for next time. That's how we learn, experience! ;)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-19-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
Yup that's the norm. That's what I meant by...

Yup that's the norm. That's what I meant by vertical, the 2 ports are an upper and a lower. It's been like that forever now and I'm just waiting for the day that some engineer gets a better idea.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-19-2016, 10:15 AM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
Usually for the return line on the transmission,...

Usually for the return line on the transmission, it's the rear most line (Ford) or if the fittings are vertical it's the lower line. Which was it in your GM?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-19-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
One other thing I didn't mention. The other...

One other thing I didn't mention. The other benefit is it gets the ATF warmed up quicker too.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-19-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
You're fine. Running the hot ATF through the...

You're fine. Running the hot ATF through the stock cooler then through the added cooler and then returning to the Trans is most effecient. The stock cooler will take care of a lot of the heat while...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-19-2016, 12:36 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
160-180 is warm enough to cook off any moisture,...

160-180 is warm enough to cook off any moisture, it just takes longer than if it was at 212. If the truck is ran almost everyday moisture is not an issue. My Yukon sees temps to only 165 or so. So...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-17-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
You seem concerned but I wouldn't be. Many...

You seem concerned but I wouldn't be. Many transmissions of today are thermostatically controlled so they warm up quickly so they're in the desired operating temp range.
Also, some have multiple...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-14-2016, 10:24 PM
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Posted By 18CrewDually
Year?

Year?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-04-2016, 10:29 PM
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Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
GCVW ambient air temp, and hills will all play...

GCVW ambient air temp, and hills will all play part but on flat land towing with my Ford it's around 165-180. Pulling long 8% grade it will creep up around 200+. Keep it below 230 for any extended...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-03-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
Piggyback or daisy chain I mean you can hook 2...

Piggyback or daisy chain I mean you can hook 2 together with an additional cord so you don't have to scroll through to check other readings. In essence you have 2 live displays coming from the one...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 02-01-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
Excellent. You can use that promo code all the...

Excellent. You can use that promo code all the time on other products and pick them up in the store. I do it all the time.
I'm guessing you found the ScanGauge website with the listing of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-28-2016, 03:27 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 449,216
Posted By 18CrewDually
You can get a ScanGaugeII @ Advance Auto for...

You can get a ScanGaugeII @ Advance Auto for around $150. Order it online and use promo code TRT30 to get a discount and pay only $111.99.
It will read not only Trans temp but practically every...
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