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Low Transmission Fluid Temperature

When the transmission fluid is cold at or below 30°F, the conventional governor can delay shifts, resulting in higher than normal shift speeds and harsh shifts.

The electronically controlled low temperature governor pressure curve is higher than normal to make the transmission shift at normal speeds and sooner, The PCM uses a temperature sensor in the transmission oil sump to determine when low temperature governor pressure is needed.