How do you know if your trans is slipping

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06-03-2009, 06:36 PM

ChevyRyda99LS1

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How do you know if your trans is slipping

How woud I know if my trans is slipping, I heard one way is burnt trans oil I checked my oil its pink and I took a smell of it and it smells fine any other things I can look for?

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06-03-2009, 06:49 PM

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Mine would bang the rev limiter on the 1-2 and 2-3 shift if I went WOT

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06-03-2009, 06:52 PM

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hmmmmmmmm mines has been doing that latley sometimes

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06-03-2009, 10:03 PM

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the fluid is the easiest way, just check it frequently. the smell is unmistakeable, you'll know it.

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06-03-2009, 10:27 PM

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ok fluid seems fine but I think its slipping if not alot a litte

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06-03-2009, 11:37 PM

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Start engine, hold foot to the floor in neutral and select Drive with the gas pedal all the way down. If it goes sideways outta control smoking the tires, it ain't slipping