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Transmission Overheats

Transmission Overheats


Condition Action
DEFINITION: Transmission overheats
Low fluid level Inspect for leaks and repair if necessary.
Incorrect fluid Replace the fluid with the correct fluid.
Restricted Oil Cooler Lines
Inspect for bent or kinked pipes

Inspect for pinched or kinked hoses

Inspect for cracks or signs of hose overheating that may cause delamination of the hose

Replace faulty oil cooler lines


Internal oil cooler restriction Replace radiator assembly and fluid.
Case Assembly oil inlet filter/screen Remove the inlet cooler line seal from the case assembly. Check for foreign particles trapped by in the filter/screen in the housing inlet. Clean the passage to remove the foreign material from the case inlet screen. If unable to remove the foreign material, the screen will have to be removed from the case assembly and cleared manually outside of the case assembly.