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dennishazard
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Jun 11, 2019, 7:35 PM

Post #1 of 5 (1029 views)
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2009 town and country
3.8
161,000 miles
I need to know what type of scan tool you need to check the temperature of the tranny fluid for the proper fluid level
Thanks


Hammer Time
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Jun 12, 2019, 4:10 AM

Post #2 of 5 (1006 views)
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That requires a professional level scan tool. They start about $4k and go up to over $100K



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Sidom
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Jun 12, 2019, 9:50 AM

Post #3 of 5 (980 views)
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As HT said usually it takes a professional grade scan tool to get those PIDs.
I personally didn't use the DIY readers, I had a cheapy to read & clear codes and a S/O for everything else, BUT I have noticed the DIYers are coming out with a lot more info and PIDs now a days.
If all you need is a tranny temp PID, read thru the product descriptions of the higher end lower lever scan tools (if that makes sense) you may find what you are looking for


dennishazard
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Jun 13, 2019, 1:29 PM

Post #4 of 5 (952 views)
Re: Transmission scan tool Sign In
I tried to use the hacks you find on youtube to check the tranny fluid and if its correct and I did it rightit would seem that I have way too much fluid in the tranny, but im not sure


Hammer Time
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Jun 14, 2019, 7:32 AM

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How does the temperature of the fluid tell you what the level is?



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