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useless query about trans. temp and overdrive interlock 200 85

posted by  someone claiming to be john l on  Thu Nov 9 21:05 CST 2000 [RELATED]



ok, it just started getting cold here last night.

this brought to my attention the fact that I can't get

my 245dl into overdrive until the temp gauge is past the half

way mark.

in addition to this, the trans is a little more than a bit slushy

before that point.

I assume that the interlock switch that is supposed to detect that

I'm in 4th gear before it lets me hit OD is stuck due to the cold.

I also assume that the lever is hard to operate for the same reason.

she works just fine warm, but I work right next to the interstate.

so it's pretty much 0-75mph in 1 minute, takes 3 for the overdrive

to engage.. it's hurting my mileage ;-)

solutions? should I replace the trans oil with a thinner grade?

replace the switch?





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