1996 Dodge Ram Tranmission fluid temperature

1996 DODGE RAM
194,812 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CAGLEHEAD35
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Our sensors are indicating that the transmission fluid is reading a temperature of 212 degree F (boiling point of water) I am looking to see what the temperature *should* actually be, as the transmission fluid is oil and that is the boiling point of water. This seems too hot for transmission fluid.
Dec 15, 2009 at 3:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You should be fine. The flashpoint of ATF is 426° F and autoignite is 800° F.

The engine runs around 200° so you are close to that.
Dec 18, 2009 at 1:29 AM
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