What does transmission overheat protection mean?

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PhoebeAnn
07/30/25 3:26am
Transmission overheat protection refers to when the temperature of the transmission fluid exceeds the vehicle's preset protection threshold, the onboard computer will automatically execute overheat protection measures and issue a warning. The following are the hazards of transmission fluid overheating: 1. Shortened service life: Overheating transmission fluid can cause significant harm, ranging from shortening the fluid's lifespan to severe damage to the transmission itself. Most transmission failures are caused by accumulated excessive oil temperature and inability to dissipate heat in time. 2. Risk of vehicle self-ignition: In more severe cases, it can lead to the transmission fluid boiling and being expelled through the vent, landing on high-temperature components such as the engine or exhaust system, potentially causing the vehicle to self-ignite.
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