Transmission Overheat Message Silverado

[SkyPiGG]

After I saw some message on this board about transmission temperature, I called my Chevy dealer and spoke to the transmission mechanic about transmission fluid that could withstand hotter temperatures, and when he thought I should have the fluid changed. He said that he didn't know of a synthetic fluid that would make a noticeable difference, and that the change interval would be dependent on how frequently I tow. I told him that I go on 6 trips a year logging about 1000 miles, and that the average temp was about 180. He said 50 was probably ok, but if I was concerned about it, I could do it at 30.



He also pointed out that there's an overheat message in the Silverado, but that he didn't know at what temperature the message is displayed at. The manual doesn't say either. Anyone know? I was concerned because when I am in bumper to bumper traffic, the transmission temperature creeps up significantly over 200 degrees. Does anyone know the best way to tow in stop n go traffic? Do you just keep up with everyone else, or is it better on the transmission to accelerate slowly and just creep along hoping not to have to stop again?







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