Question for the group. I am in the middle of replacing the 6l80 transmission on my 2012 Tahoe LT. I know for 2014 to 18 they have a thermostat to keep the transmission fluid cooler question is is there a kit that can be added to the 2007 to 2014 to cool down the transmission fluid? I'm having to replace the transmission due to the torque converter failing and figure while I'm here might as well see if I can keep it cooler. Thanks in advance for your help.
Aftermarket Kit to keep Transmission cooler
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The thermostat actually does the opposite. It's intended to help the fluid warm up sooner and stay above 180ºF or so, but it's proven to create more problems than it solves. Many owners of the K2xx generation rigs delete the transmission thermostat to prevent heat-related problems.
strutaeng
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Yes, agree on the operation of the thermostat. A lot of folks will delete because it can stick (closed?) and can cause transmission to overheat.
I wouldn't add it.
I wouldn't add it.
the 2012 does not have a thermostat......nor the option for one unless you retrofitted one in. which would be counter productive.
you can bring the temps down a little with some mods like a deep transmission pan, tru-cool 40k.
as long as you do not live where the temps dip REALLY low in the winter it won't ever be a problem with running cooler
heat kills....... period, unless your a rattlesnake.
