I'm not sure if I put the sending unit for the Transmission Temp Gauge in the correct place.

I have a 2004 with the 6speed manual transmission.

I couldn't find anywhere to mount that sending unit --except for in the back of the transfer case --I mounted it in the upper plug (maybe the fill plug). I just don't think that this is correct.

Going down the highway today (unloaded) at 70mph it finally got to 140degrees.

Is there a better place to mount the sending unit to get a more accurate temp reading?

Thanks
Mike

 

The tranny temp probe should go into the line that goes TO the tranny cooler, not the return line.

Massdiesel (on TDR) makes a custom tranny hose that has the probe bung built into it. It is $75.00 exchanged. After you put the new one on, you send him your old tranny line.

 

Maybe its me, but most people don't worry about the tranny temp with a manual tranny

 

Mike im not sure what size drain plug the 6 speed has,but if you can get a reducer,you can run the temp probe in the drain plug location,this would put it in direct contact with the fluid.

 

ditto!

 

Upps, I didn't read the opening post very well. I was referring to an automatic transmission.

Thanks guys for opening my eyes!