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Old 06-20-2009, 11:32 AM
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Default Car on the lift in neutral, should the wheels spin?

I feel like I should know the answer, but...

I had my car on the lift today changing the oil. When I was done I started it and lifted it back p to check for leaks. I left the car in neural while it was on the lift and when I was going to lower it, I saw the wheels were turning. They were going foreward at about 5 MPH. I used the E brake to stop them before lowering the car all they way down and then put it in park. She does not move on flat pavement.

Should this be hapening? Is it normal or a sign of oncoming trouble?

I've got the stock 4L60E, Fuddle 3400 TC, and the biggest cooler I could find.

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Yes they will spin from parasitic friction it is normal
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Yes this is perfectly normal. The reason being is that the converter while spinning is turning the input shaft in which is turning the transmissions internals. This is why you are seeing what you are seeing. I would not worry about it. Vince
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