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Using a novel oil routing method, the transmission fluid reached its operating temperature in 40% less time than in the baseline set by a conventional transmission oil system: 15 minutes compared to 25 minutes. This resulted in a fuel economy improvement of 2.2% during a 30 minute drive cycle. As with the engine oil, although on a smaller scale, quickly warming the transmission oil has a decidedly positive effect on vehicle efficiency.
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Thank you for finding that. Justification for building my transmission preheating and heating devices. I have already bought most of the parts, just need to install them before winter rolls around.
Thermostatic valve so I don't over cool the trans in winter or over heat it in summer, 400w block heater on 3/4NPT plug to preheat the transmission pan, direct coolant to transmission fluid heating to speed up warming times, thermoswitches to automatically and quickly attain operating temperature.
Since I live real close to work, about a 10 minute drive, more for me.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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