Aquanaut20,
The engine temperature gauge stays in the normal operating range when climbing a long hill. When I first noticed the problem (The transmission fluid burns off, so I got a nice cloud of white smoke) it was a very warm day, around 85 degrees. I had a large cloud of white smoke when I parked at the top of the hill, initially, I thought the engine was overheating. I took it to the top of a hill again and parked after the transmission flush and new fluid installation. This time outside temperature was around 70 degrees. I still had some transmission fluid burning off, but a very small amount.... no big white cloud this time, just a small amount of smoke that I had to open the hood to see. Cooler temperatures are coming here in Pennsylvania, so I'm thinking that when it's 30-50 degrees it won't happen. I will ask my mechanic if he can check the other temperatures as you suggested.
Diane R
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