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Old 08-03-2014, 05:30 PM   #1
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Transmission Temperature gauge kit for 07 Silverado?

I am sure this question has been covered but I can't seem to find an answer using the search on here. So if it is posted somewhere else, just point me to it please.

I have a 2007 Silverado 1500 LT. I want a transmission temperature gauge for it. I have been looking around at the option and I am unsure about what to go with. It appears there are three options. Option 1: Gauge with sending unit that installs in the trans oil line. Option 2: Gauge with sending unit that installs in a port in the tranny itself (if available). Option 3: An OBD2 plug that send the temp to an Android smartphone via bluetooth.

So here are my questions.

Question 1: Of the three options, which is the best?
Question 2: Does the transmission on my truck (4L60E) have a port that can be used for option 2, and if does; what is a good kit to be used with this option?
Question 3: Does the transmission really already have an internal temperature sensor that can be accessed via the OBD2 option and how reliable is this method?
Question 4: If option 2 and 3, are not available or reliable, what is the best kit for option 1?

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Old 08-04-2014, 09:43 PM   #2
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Re: Transmission Temperature gauge kit for 07 Silverado?

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I am sure this question has been covered but I can't seem to find an answer using the search on here. So if it is posted somewhere else, just point me to it please.

I have a 2007 Silverado 1500 LT. I want a transmission temperature gauge for it. I have been looking around at the option and I am unsure about what to go with. It appears there are three options. Option 1: Gauge with sending unit that installs in the trans oil line. Option 2: Gauge with sending unit that installs in a port in the tranny itself (if available). Option 3: An OBD2 plug that send the temp to an Android smartphone via bluetooth.

So here are my questions.

Question 1: Of the three options, which is the best?
Question 2: Does the transmission on my truck (4L60E) have a port that can be used for option 2, and if does; what is a good kit to be used with this option?
Question 3: Does the transmission really already have an internal temperature sensor that can be accessed via the OBD2 option and how reliable is this method?
Question 4: If option 2 and 3, are not available or reliable, what is the best kit for option 1?

Thanks guys.
GMT 800 or GMT 900? This applies to you trailer brake Thread as well.
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Old 08-04-2014, 10:31 PM   #3
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Re: Transmission Temperature gauge kit for 07 Silverado?

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GMT 800 or GMT 900? This applies to you trailer brake Thread as well.

I am not sure what you mean by GMT 800 or 900.

I went with the OBD2 reader, but have not found an app that can show transmission temps yet. I thought people were using Torque, but I have not found way to do it with torque yet and I generally don't like torque so far because it refuses to switch to the American measurement system even though I have set all the settings to Miles, Gallons, Fahrenheit, etc.
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