trying to improve towing performance of 3l di auto

[jff45]

If you get the Wholesale Automatics trans temp gauge they will supply you with a trans banjo bolt that has a short VDO temp sensor in it. This banjo bolt replaces the banjo bolt on the right side of the trans.
All your mechanic needs to do is remove that banjo and fit the other with the temp sensor in its place with 2 new 14mm copper washers.
You will lose almost nothing in fluid.
There's a single wire that then needs to come down through the tunnel above the trans.
A mechanic who can't do that should shut up shop..

[the evil twin]

What he said ^^^^

It is so somple you can DIY in less time it takes to do, say, an EGT or Coolant Temp

[Kimbo63]

You should really think about investing in a tranny temp gauge just so you can keep tap on when your oil is due for replacement here is why it important http://www.thetransmissioncentre.com...l-information/ I would also look at running some two stroke oil in the fuel great read on this here http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...rticle-(brief)
Cheers Kimbo

[watto1416]

Actually i may get the unit from wholesale automatics and have a look n see if i could do it, been 30 years since i did any mechanical work on vehicles. Perhaps instructions included. Would an exhaust place be capable of doing an EGT fitting. Any hints on where the EGT kit is available from?
Thanks

[watto1416]

Ordered transmission temp kit today. I have a client who is a diesel engine mechanic, i will ask him if he's interested in installing such. I will then look at an exhaust temp gauge. Any hints where to obtain such a unit?
Cheers

[watto1416]

Installed the temp sender this afternoon, just need to wire everything up.

[Warwick89]

All this thread has done is completely prove to me I've been towing wrong all along. I usually tow with OD on and drive through the gears with the stick from 1st to drive. 285 size tyres and the rig cruises at around the 2000 rpm range at 100kph fuel usage is around 17lph around town and 21lph towing, ok so my car is very heavy compared to most and I constantly have the car loaded as nowhere to empty the stuff out like (spare tyres and draws). I understand that every car is different in wieghts and fuel usage and such.... But my figures sound a lot high than everyone else's.


Edit: Auto

[watto1416]

Warwick,
I have at times returned 4.7k per litre towing which would be close to 21l per 100, headwind is an enemy. Usually get closer to 5.5 to 6 k per litre towing 2.4t. Your every day usage is high though.

[threedogs]

All this thread has done is completely prove to me I've been towing wrong all along. I usually tow with OD on and drive through the gears with the stick from 1st to drive. 285 size tyres and the rig cruises at around the 2000 rpm range at 100kph fuel usage is around 17lph around town and 21lph towing, ok so my car is very heavy compared to most and I constantly have the car loaded as nowhere to empty the stuff out like (spare tyres and draws). I understand that every car is different in wieghts and fuel usage and such.... But my figures sound a lot high than everyone else's.


Edit: Auto

I tow in OD mainly going to the Murray river which is slightly up hill all the way.
The HWY is 110 kph which I set my cruse control to about 105kph no rush. eh
My 2004 Di auto will return 15ltr/100Ks. Never had any issues, that was with 285s and sometimes 305's
Picture shows my camper ,which is a 2010 Hilux single cab tub Ive converted to a camper