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    Posted: 02 Mar 2016 at 11:46pm
Oh well, I tried.

I purchased a BAFX OBDII Bluetooth Adapter for Android. I downloaded Torque Lite and tested. It did not show a listing for transmission temperature, but said the full app had more things available. Since the lite app worked, I went ahead and purchased the Torque Pro version. Unfortunately, the two transmission temperature options (method 1 and method 2) are not green, meaning no reading is available. Now I spent money on this device and the app and still can't find out the transmission temperature. Thumbs Down This is not a problem with the device or Torque, but with Ford not having this reading available for my 2016 Escape SE, even though it has the factory towing package with transmission cooler. I would think that this would be one reading available with this setup.

On the bright side, it looks like there are other items I can read which will be useful. Hopefully, some of the items available will help me get better performance for towing. Smile
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I use an Aeroforce Interceptor.  Not cheap but I like the small package, and no fiddling with codes.  

As for making the truck work better I now swear by the Diablosport inTune i2.  I see mpg improvement using its economy tune (for commuting) but w/o any loss of throttle response, and a huge power improvement using its 93 octane tune when I tow.  Even my wife noticed the difference when she drove it after I unhooked the camper.  I had a Superchips Fastpaq and hated it.  No mpg improvement and it felt like a lead weight with the econo tune, and it shifted terribly with the power tune.  I even think it was responsible for breaking a motor mount.
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Posts: 6418 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 5:15pm
I learned something today. I just ordered a BAFX 34t5 OBDII Scan Tool. Once it arrives, I will download the "Torque" app. I will use my phone, but may also use our Galaxy Note 10.1 for this purpose.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 4:48pm
I use the app "Torque" on my android, works great. Bluetooth dongle in OBD port. Have a profile for both trucks and the GTi..  will show/display anything the vehicle tracks or monitors, in real time. I bought some nice "phone mounts" and just pop my phone in that.
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Posts: 387 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 10:56am
My 2011 has a digital read out for trans temp. F150
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Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 9:28am
Originally posted by hogone

probably hogones goofiest question yet! my f150 has a tranny gage, but doesn't show actual temp; just range. how accurate (or inaccurate) would it be to get the tranny good and hot, then shoot my temp gun on the pan? oh my; hogone


I don't think I'd trust that measurement. Too many unknowns in series. I'd recommend a ScanGuage. You can get a much better indication of trends as you drive. You want to have some idea of how hot and how long to determine fluid changes. A cheaper alternative would be any of the OBD II plugin devices for iPhone or Android. Just less convenient. My Tacoma and Pilot both have transmission idiot lights that have never come on, but I cannot find any documentation on the set temperatures. Even the dealership "trained and certified" techs could not find it. My impression is when the lights come on you're already toast! Who knows what your panel meter shows.
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Posts: 1060 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 8:41am
probably hogones goofiest question yet! my f150 has a tranny gage, but doesn't show actual temp; just range. how accurate (or inaccurate) would it be to get the tranny good and hot, then shoot my temp gun on the pan? oh my; hogone
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With our Dodge Caravans I did it myself, not a difficult job, took a bit over an hour.  I would do it at 50,000 miles.  Sold our 90 caravan with 260,000 and our 97 caravan with 218,000 miles.  Great vehicles and the 3.3 L seemed to be bulletproof, like the old 318's that Mopar produced in the 60's.  Now I get to our 08 Explorer and I have to have someone else do it, I don't have the ability or tools to do it myself, bummer and yes, just like the VW and Escape, they don't want you to work on your car anymore.

Last week however I stopped and spoke with a fellow from Pennsylvania driving a 55 Desoto with a 390 Hemi, the hood was up.  He had the distributor cap off, and was using some 300 grit sandpaper to smooth the contacts.  That took care of the problem and off he went.  Remember those days when all you really needed was a extra set of plugs, points, condensor, spare distributor cap, a few tools, and you didn't have to take it in to get repaired.
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Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 6:12pm
Originally posted by J&Jcf

There are two ways to change the fluid. One is to drop the pan & the other is fluid exchange. Pan drop partially changes fluid as a third of fluid remains in torque converter, if you change every 50k not a real problem. Pan drop usually under $100. If filter present they change it. The other way is to hookup exchange machine and it switches out all fluid. Usually about $150. If you drop the pan uself don't over tighten bolts during reinstalled
Or you will crush gasket and cause a pan leak.l don't think your f150 has a filter.


my 2010 does.  Change fluid and filter at 50K.  Will be time again this fall after the camping season.
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Posts: 90 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Feb 2016 at 5:16pm
There are two ways to change the fluid. One is to drop the pan & the other is fluid exchange. Pan drop partially changes fluid as a third of fluid remains in torque converter, if you change every 50k not a real problem. Pan drop usually under $100. If filter present they change it. The other way is to hookup exchange machine and it switches out all fluid. Usually about $150. If you drop the pan uself don't over tighten bolts during reinstalled
Or you will crush gasket and cause a pan leak.l don't think your f150 has a filter.
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