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Old 03-03-2010, 11:38 PM   #12
Quicy
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Brasstown, North Carolina
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Re: Auto trans test plug????

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Originally Posted by hatchaddict View Post
if the trans goes into hot mode your not suppose to keep driving if it goes into hot mode it defaults the trans to a shift state that is ment to get you to a safe place to pull over and not do as much damage as possible but like i said if it shouldnt go into hot mode unless there is already a problem with the trans. i pull a 3000 lb race car on a 2000lb trailer plus tires and tools and compressor and generator with a 1500 4wd silverado and i live in pa and we race in pa and wv i know a little bit about hills and have no problem with the tranny
Good to know,,, Are you saying that all hot mode does is unlock the torque converter at a predetermined temp? If that is the case the only thing I can think of is that the fluid circulates better when the TC is unlocked and cools better. Could someone educate me please?

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