200k mile 4l60 question
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200k mile 4l60 question Ok I have almost no fluid in my trans, it's most likely the reason I'm getting a 2-3 shift issue. I need to buy some more atf fluid, I've read full syn is not good unless you've had the fluids changed religiously. judging off of the guy I bought the car from I highly doubt he took that good of care of it.
now my question is, is the Dexron 6 ok to use on my car with this many miles? Obviously the dex3 was phased out and I heard the dex6 is a syn blend but it's a tad thinner than dex3 but just lasts longer won't break down as fast yada yada... Would I have any issues using the dex 6?
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Today 05:12 AM by Mr Phil
and when I say I have almost no fluid in my transmission, I mean when I pulled out the dipstick, wiped it off and put it back in to check it, the fluid didn't even make it to the cross hatch measuring section that's how low my transmission fluid is
now my question is, is the Dexron 6 ok to use on my car with this many miles? Obviously the dex3 was phased out and I heard the dex6 is a syn blend but it's a tad thinner than dex3 but just lasts longer won't break down as fast yada yada... Would I have any issues using the dex 6?
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and when I say I have almost no fluid in my transmission, I mean when I pulled out the dipstick, wiped it off and put it back in to check it, the fluid didn't even make it to the cross hatch measuring section that's how low my transmission fluid is
You can add fluid while it's running but put in a little it at a time.
The dipstick is only accurate after a nice drive and the transmission is at full running temperature. Make sure you go through all the gears including reverse.
I'm curious as to why the fluid was low. Anything in the coolant?
If after getting the level correct and you still have a 2-3 issue, drop the pan and change the filter. You may need shift solenoids. SOMETIMES when you pull them out, a spring will pop out so watch for it.
The dipstick is only accurate after a nice drive and the transmission is at full running temperature. Make sure you go through all the gears including reverse.
I'm curious as to why the fluid was low. Anything in the coolant?
If after getting the level correct and you still have a 2-3 issue, drop the pan and change the filter. You may need shift solenoids.
I would definitely drop the pan for a good inspection and a new filter.
And I've had enough bad experiences with stock style in-radiator transmission coolers to never trust them. Any trans fluid in the coolant?
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Ok adding fluid definitely helped... I guess I'll find out if the 2-3 issue is still there next time I get in the freeway
Now Idk if its just cuz of the tune or something else but the 2 tires I kinda got into it (about 50% throttle) going into 2nd it broke loose the first time and chirped the next... Is that normal for these trans? I have hankook ventus v12 whatever for my rear tires with like 90% tread left so I don't think it's my tires just being crappy lol
Now Idk if its just cuz of the tune or something else but the 2 tires I kinda got into it (about 50% throttle) going into 2nd it broke loose the first time and chirped the next... Is that normal for these trans? I have hankook ventus v12 whatever for my rear tires with like 90% tread left so I don't think it's my tires just being crappy lol
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That and the mileage would make me expect this transmission to not last very long. What vehicle is it in?
I would definitely drop the pan for a good inspection and a new filter.
And I've had enough bad experiences with stock style in-radiator transmission coolers to never trust them. Any trans fluid in the coolant?
I would definitely drop the pan for a good inspection and a new filter.
And I've had enough bad experiences with stock style in-radiator transmission coolers to never trust them. Any trans fluid in the coolant?
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Well update, I just put some O'Reilly dex6 in there and everything seems to be smooth. I did three test hits today, two from a dig and one from a roll, all three it chirped 2nd and shifted into 3rd just fine.
I'm gonna keep an eye on the fluid levels though and see if they start dropping then I'll have to look for a leak somewhere
I'm gonna keep an eye on the fluid levels though and see if they start dropping then I'll have to look for a leak somewhere
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If you can chirp 2nd then your trans is fine.
Do find out why the fluid was low, even if the prev owner abused it fluid does not get "consumed" (check seal at rear of trans for leak, at driveshaft yoke).
Do find out why the fluid was low, even if the prev owner abused it fluid does not get "consumed" (check seal at rear of trans for leak, at driveshaft yoke).
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These cars (and millions of other GM vehicles) come from the factory with the transmission cooler in the radiator tank. The problem with this is when this cooler springs a leak, coolant gets into the transmission which totally wrecks it.
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Well update, I just put some O'Reilly dex6 in there and everything seems to be smooth. I did three test hits today, two from a dig and one from a roll, all three it chirped 2nd and shifted into 3rd just fine.
I'm gonna keep an eye on the fluid levels though and see if they start dropping then I'll have to look for a leak somewhere
I'm gonna keep an eye on the fluid levels though and see if they start dropping then I'll have to look for a leak somewhere
If the pan's leaking, that's a quick and easy fix.