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May 19, 2014 at 12:47 am #341049

Mainliner61
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Tideman wrote:What temp should it read when pulling a boat…mine says 161My wife drives an 07 Tahoe with the 5.3L and the trans temp runs 160 just driving empty. Never have pulled a boat with it. So I would say that pulling your Cat at 160 your doing great. My 13 model F150, trans temp stays the same empty or with my Puma

May 19, 2014 at 1:12 am #341092

RazorCat
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The trans temp runs 150-160 on my 2013 Sierra 4×4 (5.3L) empty, or when I pull my Sabre FTD. A few degrees higher in really hot weather. I average 50-60 miles round trip to/from the lake. I have the trailering package with the ext. trans cooler. My suggestion would be to note the operating temp in hot weather when towing. If the temp is at or above the recommended range, consider installing the cooler. Ive never had a GMC without the ext. cooler, so I dont know for a fact if it makes a notable difference.

May 19, 2014 at 1:30 am #341118

schodackbassman
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The 2014 GM trucks (I have the 2014 GMC Sierra Allterain with transmission cooler/tow package) transmission run much hotter then the 2013 and before. Without boat in tow, they run around 200 degrees. Towing, about the same. Ive been on the websites and this appears to be normal. Raised issue with dealer and the were not concerned. Just dont be alarmed if you tranny runs hotter then older models. Im surprised your Chevy with a tow package didnt include transmission cooler.

May 19, 2014 at 7:01 am #341138

slshaneus
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a good rule of thumb in this case is not to exceed 100 degrees over ambient temperature, never had a problem with any of my 1500 silverados. have a duramax 2500 now and the temperature doesnt change much pulling my puma… an example is 90 degrees outside, you dont wanna see tranny temps over 190-195 this is normal…. after 10,000 miles i switch my fluids to amsoil in the diffs and transmission, never had any problems….

April 20, 2015 at 7:18 pm #346623

bigkahuna71
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My mother has 200,000+ on a Sequoia and it has been rock solid. Has towed about 4hrs round-trip twice a month since new. Tows very well and she cant be convinced to part with it. Only issue i know of is a wheel bearing at about 175,000 mi. Think its a 2003. Ill be looking closely at one if my F150 ever dies.

April 21, 2015 at 9:09 pm #346643

BIGCATTER
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80K on a Yukon is nothing . — Speakers are cheap to replace , and the cruise control can be easily fixed . ( Thats what I do ) — Im still driving my 95 Tahoe with 220k on it , and Id leave for New York tomorrow morning and not look back . — As for the Toyotas , they are EXCELLENT vehicles for towing . — Just a matter of preference — Hoss

April 22, 2015 at 2:46 am #346663

OK2FISH
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We have a 2014 Dodge Durango and absolutely love it. They are nothing like they used to be and they look great in my opinion. We have the version with the v6 and 8 speed trans and it pulls fine, has plenty of power and averages about 24.5 mph, of course they offer a v8 hemi version too. And it has third row. It seats six.Aaron
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