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97SierraGMC Senior Enthusiast

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Well i decided i wanted to keep an eye on my transmission so i don't have to replace that any time soon... so i bought a Auto meter 2 1/6" A-Pillar Gauge pod and a Auto meter transmission temp Gauge..

 

i heard you can just use the pressure test port for the temp probe?. does that sound right? on my old truck i used a Tee going into the transmission cooler in the radiatior.but i also had a 700r4 .... so on the newer 4l60e if i can just go into that port it would save a lot of time...plus if i used thread tape and took my time it should be more heavy duty and i wouldnt have to worry about leaks as much...

 

Thanks again.. i know i ask alot of questions but its nice to get answers from people that know what they are talking about!

Tucson_02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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This isn't a direct answer to your question, but if you can still return the Autometer gauge..................

 

You have a 97, 96+ have OBDII. The easier way to get data visible from your trucks ECM is with a ScanGaugeII with X-Gauge option. Although, maybe someone with a 96-99(classic) and a ScanGaugeII could confirm if the trans temp is available, it is on 99+ trucks.

95Sierra2500 Senior Enthusiast

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Your PCM should be keeping an eye on the trans temp anyway. If you bought an electric gauge, you should be able to splice into the wires for the current trans temp sensor and just use that. If you bought a mechanical gauge, you're pretty much going to have to cut a line someplace I would think.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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I was in the same position you are in a few years ago due to towing with my Yuk XL. I took the route of an Interceptor Scan Gauge by Aeroforce.Interceptor

 

There are other scan gauges on the market now but it seems these guys may have been first. You will see they are round and can be inserted into the std gauge pod you have. I would rtn the temp gauge you have and go this route if at all possible. You can monitor up to 28 functions including the trans temp and you never have to cut into anything. It simply plugs into your OBDII port and you are ready to go.

 

If you elect to keep what you have. You can use the test port but just know it is not completely accurate. The fluid behind the plug is stagnant (not moving) and for a temp sensor to provide accurate readings, the fluid must be moving.

 

You can tap into a line or drill a hole in your pan but why do it when you can simply plug the Interceptor into you OBD II port?

 

Here is a pic of mine installed. I have had it for approx 3 years and love it.

97SierraGMC Senior Enthusiast

97SierraGMC

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i got everything installed now..

 

i got a Autometer single Gauge pod for the a-pillar. i got the B&M tranny temp gauge since i dont think theres any difference between auto meter and b&m other than i saved $20 and it looks just as good if not better... i went into the test port and i used thread tape so there were no leaks. wire loomed everything up and used plenty of zip ties.

 

it has not gone over 110 Degrees... im not sure how hot it is supposed to get i have been driving around the city which is why i think it is even getting that hot.. if i was going 70 on the highway all that extra air would keep it much cooler i think.. if i notice it starts to get up over 150 or so normal driving i will be getting a B&M super cooler but just the little skinny one since i never tow. its a stacked plate so it will cool pretty good. i also heard that for every 10 degrees cooler your tranny runs its an extra 15-25,000 miles out of your transmission.

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