Slipping Transmission
Slipping Transmission I'm looking at buying a car 6 hours away from home that has a slipping transmission. My only option would be to drive the car back home.
The information I have at this time is limited, but I'm wondering (of course with limited information) whether you think it's possible to drive the car home and look into it once it's back.
Thanks for the feedback!
The information I have at this time is limited, but I'm wondering (of course with limited information) whether you think it's possible to drive the car home and look into it once it's back.
Thanks for the feedback!
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It is rare for all gears to slip; with the 4L60E it is usually the 3rd and 4th which slip. Therefore, you could drive it back in 2nd gear. 6 hours of that sounds "sub-optimal", but is do-able.
Ask exactly when the trans is slipping.
Ask exactly when the trans is slipping.
Teching In
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No Dont do it dude.
It depends on the circumstances, but if you drive a car with a slipping tranny the motor is going to be at a higher rpm consistently, thus meaning the engine is working harder and at a higher temperature. If you drive the car uphill it will be worse and you could even blow a head gasket if the tranny is slipping severely.
If you really think the vehicle is a good investment then get it towed and rebuild the tranny.
Doing **** the right way can save you a lot of hassle and money down the road.
It depends on the circumstances, but if you drive a car with a slipping tranny the motor is going to be at a higher rpm consistently, thus meaning the engine is working harder and at a higher temperature. If you drive the car uphill it will be worse and you could even blow a head gasket if the tranny is slipping severely.
If you really think the vehicle is a good investment then get it towed and rebuild the tranny.
Doing **** the right way can save you a lot of hassle and money down the road.
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As fbody_brian says, you need more info. Does the trans always slip?
I would not suggest driving it that far if the trans is slipping in all gears - that could indicate a trans or other problem that could strand you.
I would not suggest driving it that far if the trans is slipping in all gears - that could indicate a trans or other problem that could strand you.
Teching In
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Birmingham, AL
I agree dont drive it if the trans is slipping. A slipping trans could mean contaminated transmission fluid, clutches going out etc. Is it an Atomatic or 6 speed? One day my trans was slipping in third and i eventually lost third gear the same day.
