k.tron Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Hello, I have a 2015 Dodge Journey 8500 miles. A few weeks ago I was towing a trailer max weight was no more than 1600 lbs . Max tow weight is 2500 lbs. I noticed at my trans temp went up to 263 . The coolant temp gauge under the tac read one line before the H . The oil and coolant were between 245-255 . Pulling up a small hill. When the ground returned to level the temp went down 10 min later. Now on the same road this time not towing the trans temp went to 222. I am not a mechanic but I know this is to high. Any ideas why in a new car . Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woah322 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Surprised you didn't blow it up at that temputure. There a thread about this already. Look under the search box. Edited August 1, 2015 by Woah322 dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenze Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 What engine do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.tron Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 V6 automatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Not normal. I suggest you take it to the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj cowboy Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 My trans temp hit 206 today for the first time ever. That was pulling a 5x14 trailer with 1400 lbs of atv's. Total weight is right at 2500 lbs. yours is way too high. Were you climbing a mountain? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.tron Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Yes a small mountain for 15 min then there's a 2 mile straight away and another 10 min of hill . But when we went up the same hill Friday my car not towing anything went to 222 . Most of the hill the rpm is between 2-3 a few times at 4 climbing then right back to 2-3. But for a car less than 6 months old. I had a Saturn uve that never got that hot climbing the same hill. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj cowboy Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I would definitely have it checked. I drive truck for a living, and one of our Mack's had an issue of always running hot. The water temp would be 220, oil temp at 280, etc. it ended up being an issue with the computer not being calibrated correctly. It was giving thhe instrument cluster the wrong info. I'm wondering if it's possible with your car, especially with the coolant temp reaching one notch belie the red. Edited August 3, 2015 by dj cowboy dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 My Nitro had a tow/haul switch. What it did, was not allow it to shift into OD, and changed the shift points. I believe that the top three gears (maybe 2) are OD in our DJs. So, when towing, try putting it in 5, and see if the temps do not rise. Then try 4, and see what you get. Of course, you mpgs are going to drop, but it may keep the temps where they are supposed to be. dj cowboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Yes a small mountain for 15 min then there's a 2 mile straight away and another 10 min of hill . But when we went up the same hill Friday my car not towing anything went to 222 . Most of the hill the rpm is between 2-3 a few times at 4 climbing then right back to 2-3. But for a car less than 6 months old. I had a Saturn uve that never got that hot climbing the same hill. I doubt it the Vue had multiple OD gears. Try the hill in 5 and see what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I noticed at my trans temp went up to 263 . The coolant temp gauge under the tac read one line before the H . The oil and coolant were between 245-255 . The common denominator here is the coolant temperature. The engine oil cooler uses engine coolant to transfer heat from the oil to the cooling system. The transmission oil cooler is located in front of the radiator in the A/C condenser. If the coolant temperature is too high, it directly affects the temperature of the transmission and engine oils. We recently took a camping trip with my 2013 Journey with 42,000 miles.Our pop-up camper weighs 1200 lb. dry. We had all of our gear, two bikes, and four people in the car so we were well-loaded. Towing 65 MPH in 90 degree temps with the A/C on, the coolant temp never went over 210 degrees, the tranny stayed under 190 and honestly I don't remember the engine oil temp but it was not high at all. Your cooling system appears to have a restriction, or is airbound, or has a circulation issue. Has any work been done to the car, either mechanically or any collison repair work? Mine was in a major accident late last year and I was curious to see how it would perform after having the radiator, A/C condenser, transmission cooler and all associated hoses and lines replaced. Normal. Have yours checked out when you can. Edited August 4, 2015 by Journeyman425 OhareFred and dhh3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k.tron Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 No accidents my car was purchased in Feb 2015 . I only have 9k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Bound Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 How do you check the transmission temp? It also has no dip stick in my 2010 Journey...very frustrating now that the transmission is clunking when shifting from reverse....completely stopped....to drive. What do I have to do the check the tranny fluid level, smell, colour etc? A quick reply would be great before I spend alot of money on something I know nothing about. The tec could tell me one thing and I would believe it. And how does the manual tranny work? Cant find the information in the manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfurth Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 "Manual" transmission (Autostick) is part of the PRND+/- switch - move your gear shift all the way down and tap left/right to decrease/increase gear. For 2010, this is if you have it. Do you have an EVIC? Go to "Vehicle Information" and scroll through - you should have information for coolant temp, oil temp, transmission temp, engine hours, and may also have oil pressure. Otherwise, you need a scan tool. Fresh ATF+4 is bright red. You have the 62TE transmission. You'll need to provide your own dip stick (one can be made from a coat hangar with the proper measurements). DO NOT leave it in the vehicle or you risk serious damage to your transmission. If you don't know the current temp of your transmission fluid, the dipstick is useless. http://dodgeforum.com/forum/dodge-caravan/324691-2012-caravan-transmission-fluid-check.html There is some good information on there regarding reading the 62te fluid level, but I can't find the temperature chart anywhere. The fluid levels should be the same for the Journey 62te as it is for the Grand Caravan/Town and Country, but I am not a Chrysler mechanic, so my information is not be taken on blind faith - verify it by another source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 i have a 2014 journey my oil temp is going up to 235 while the coolant temp is at 208 transtemp at 147 my question is Is it normal for enginr oil temp to get that high or should i be concerned about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 14 hours ago, chico said: i have a 2014 journey my oil temp is going up to 235 while the coolant temp is at 208 transtemp at 147 my question is Is it normal for enginr oil temp to get that high or should i be concerned about this As long as its not in the "hot" range, it is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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