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why does trans fluid heat up in reverse ?

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Old 08-09-2004, 12:43 AM
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why does trans fluid heat up in reverse ?
is it because the cooler isn't getting wind or are there other issues ?
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It's because of no airflow from forward motion and the way most people use reverse, non continuous with the clutches slipping rather than just straight cruising.
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