Easy Way to Monitor Transmission Fluid Temperature of 2020 Subaru Outback When Towing
Question:
Want to add a transmission cooler to try and keep transmission temps at or below 175F while towing an 1100+/- pound pop up trailer with electric brakes. I see a few options using a OBD dongle + free apps on the Subaru forums but am wondering if your team has any recommendations, Thanks!
asked by: David H
Expert Reply:
Your transmission fluid temperature is information that the vehicle computer already has so the easiest solution would be a monitor like the Edge Insight CS2 part # EP84030 which plugs into the OBDII port and will display it easily. I wouldn't recommend going the route of an analog gauge as that's just going to be a lot of work and trouble when the info is already collected and just needs to be accessed with a monitor.
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Edge Insight CS2 Comprehensive Gauge Display - Color Screen
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