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2014 V6- no transmission cooler available!

Brian S.

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Brian S.

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(shrugs)

 

I buy a new truck every three years. I dropped a year of mileage and age, added back a year of warranty and a year of payments. Not such a bad deal.

 

I didn't have any problems with the 4.3l beyond this issue and some vibration in auto 4wd from about 15-35mph, and I'm glad I got to try one.

 

If GM puts the eight speed throughout the line, and a trans cooler on the V6 I'd definitely give it a look again next time.

 

That engine with an 8 speed and a trans cooler is probably what about 90% of truck buyers need out of a truck:

 

4WD, a big/safe vehicle, a full size bed to haul stuff, and the ability to tow 4000 lbs and under easily. No clue why GM isn't making this truck, they'd OWN the six cylinder NA truck market, and take a chunk of the small V8 market as well.

 

They came REALLY close with the 4.3, I even miss it some days.

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If GM puts the eight speed throughout the line, and a trans cooler on the V6 I'd definitely give it a look again next time.

 

That engine with an 8 speed and a trans cooler is probably what about 90% of truck buyers need out of a truck:

 

The current engine with the 6 speed is already what 90% of users need. The 8 speed will just make it that much better. :driving:

 

From what others a saying I will not worry about the trans temps as much. I'll still keep an eye on them but not worry at 220 or below. If I start towing a lot more I will eventually look to get a cooler if it is needed.

 

25 mpg

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The current engine with the 6 speed is already what 90% of users need. The 8 speed will just make it that much better. :driving:

 

From what others a saying I will not worry about the trans temps as much. I'll still keep an eye on them but not worry at 220 or below. If I start towing a lot more I will eventually look to get a cooler if it is needed.

 

 

 

Have a question, why the pic? doesn't show trans temp unless you think that the 2nd small gauge form the left is the trans temp, but it's water temp. There's a page in the DIC that shows trans temp.

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Have a question, why the pic? doesn't show trans temp unless you think that the 2nd small gauge form the left is the trans temp, but it's water temp. There's a page in the DIC that shows trans temp.

 

Pic is a bit off topic. I was, just showing another reason I like the 4.3, the mpg. Related to why the 4.3 is good enough for most users.

 

The next time i get the trans over 230 i'll snap a pic of the trans screen.

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Pic is a bit off topic. I was, just showing another reason I like the 4.3, the mpg. Related to why the 4.3 is good enough for most users.

 

The next time i get the trans over 230 i'll snap a pic of the trans screen.

How are you getting that much? Hardly any city driving?

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How are you getting that much? Hardly any city driving?

 

Yeah, that was a highway trip.

redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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These trucks are smarter than they are given credit for.

 

Haul within rated limits.

 

Put it in D, if it is shifting more than you like, engage Tow/Haul.

 

Enjoy the drive.

 

It won't hurt itself. It will give the warning messages posted above if conditions warrant. If the messages are common, then perhaps the wrong tool has been selected for the job.

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"It won't hurt itself. It will give the warning messages posted above if conditions warrant. If the messages are common, then perhaps the wrong tool has been selected for the job.​"

 

I think MSRP was over $40K on that truck. (LT2, Z71, All Star, step tubes, tonneau, bedliner, 4wd, 3.42s)

 

External coolers cost $50 retail, and are standard equipment on the 5.3s and 6.2s. Not asking them to throw in a free turbo, just include a dirt cheap part that pretty much every pickup I've ever driven has been equipped with.

 

AFAIK heat is not the friend of transmissions.

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