Symptom Chart - Transmission Cooling

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SYMPTOM CHART - TRANSMISSION COOLING

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Transmission overheating	System leaks	INSPECT for leaks. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to LEAKAGE INSPECTION .
	Incorrect fluid level	ADJUST transmission fluid to correct level. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .
	Fluid condition	INSPECT transmission fluid condition. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK .
	Damaged, blocked, reversed, leaking or restricted transmission fluid cooler or transmission fluid cooler tubes	INSPECT transmission fluid cooler and transmission fluid cooler tubes. REPAIR or flush as necessary. REFER to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER BACKFLUSHING AND CLEANING .
	Engine concerns causing transmission to overheat	INSPECT engine cooling system. REFER to ENGINE COOLING .
	Excessive towing loads	CHECK GVW.
	Incorrect idle or performance	REFER to ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID) (SECTION 0) .