What kind of transmission gauge is everyone using?
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I'm pretty sure OP means a physical one.
OP -- there's really 3 categories people fall into: ScanGauge, OBDII(Bluetooth+Smartphone apps), or a mechanical/electrical physical gauge from Autometer.
The third option is only tranny temp, while the other 2 obviously provide everything else as well, assuming you don't have a 97.
OP -- there's really 3 categories people fall into: ScanGauge, OBDII(Bluetooth+Smartphone apps), or a mechanical/electrical physical gauge from Autometer.
The third option is only tranny temp, while the other 2 obviously provide everything else as well, assuming you don't have a 97.
Millerad1651
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If your 4Runner is 96-98, you will have to get an actual mechanical gauge. There is no transmission temp sent through the computer to the OBII port.
There have been a few people who buy a $40-50 gauge, and tap in to either the inbound or outbound tranny line.
If you have a 99+, there are tons of options. Scangauge II, apps on your phone with different adapters, etc.
There have been a few people who buy a $40-50 gauge, and tap in to either the inbound or outbound tranny line.
If you have a 99+, there are tons of options. Scangauge II, apps on your phone with different adapters, etc.
motherfudruckers! I have a 1996, any suggestion on which mechanical gauge would you guys recommend?
Millerad1651
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They're all about the same. There are some cheap and they get expensive with lights and digital and such.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002A596I?pc_redir=1407309843&robot_redir=1
Kits like these work well. Just google "transmission temp gauge" and you'll see all kinds.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_box_?k=transmission+temp+gauge
Millions of people drive automatics every day not knowing that temp gauges even exist.
IMO, there's no reason for concern unless you're towing or subject the trans to hard use. It's nice to know, but 90% of those that know what their trans temp is just for the sake of knowing never have an issue.
IMO, there's no reason for concern unless you're towing or subject the trans to hard use. It's nice to know, but 90% of those that know what their trans temp is just for the sake of knowing never have an issue.
LittleCaesar
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Maybe fellow member Kball will post some pics of his. Simple but effective. If I had a pre 99 I'd use a similar set up.
kball
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When it comes to physical gauges there are two types, mechanical and electric. Mechanical gauges have a full sweep (from low numbers to high) electric ones normally don't have as nice a sweep unless you buy expensive ones. I wanted a cheap gauge so I bought one for around $15-20. Not as pretty an install as most with electrical but it works for me. Mechanical gauges have a capillary tube attached that can't be taken off and they're normally only 6 to 8 feet long so installation is limited.
Here's my write up.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/69257-mechanical-transmission-temp-gauge-install.html
pattycakes77
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I've got the Autometer sport comp series electric gauges and the Dakota Digital sender and aluminum block before my trans cooler. That gives me the hottest temp out of my trans and should tell me if there is a problem. Install was pretty easy too.
A.Wilson013
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I use an AEM Digital Trans/Water temp gauge. Comes with 4 faces plates. 2 for trans, 2 for temp. One is white, one is black.
KidVermicious
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That's pretty sweet. Is that coolant temp on the outside and trans temp on the readout?
A.Wilson013
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