4l60e gone bad???
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4l60e gone bad??? just bought car 3 weeks ago, took out today and the car was doing fine. 1-2 shift did fine, then 2-3 shift seemed a little slow and seemed to slip. almost half a mile or so i had to stop again for a turning car. same thing 1-2 shifts where good but this time 2-3 shift went completly out. slowed down some tried to go again but it was just building rpms and then started to slip bad and seemed to get worse so i stopped the car.
99 camaro z28 4l60e w/ 103,000mi- car is bone stock no aftermarket parts what so ever
checked fluid- full, recent filter change
99 camaro z28 4l60e w/ 103,000mi- car is bone stock no aftermarket parts what so ever
checked fluid- full, recent filter change
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just bought car 3 weeks ago, took out today and the car was doing fine. 1-2 shift did fine, then 2-3 shift seemed a little slow and seemed to slip. almost half a mile or so i had to stop again for a turning car. same thing 1-2 shifts where good but this time 2-3 shift went completly out. slowed down some tried to go again but it was just building rpms and then started to slip bad and seemed to get worse so i stopped the car.
99 camaro z28 4l60e w/ 103,000mi- car is bone stock no aftermarket parts what so ever
checked fluid- full, recent filter change
99 camaro z28 4l60e w/ 103,000mi- car is bone stock no aftermarket parts what so ever
checked fluid- full, recent filter change
Most dealerships have a 1 month 1000 mile on the car.
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But if a flush hasn't been done that could likely be a problem. When you did the filter change did you find any material in you fluid?
BTW filter change is a waste of money, if your gonna change the filter do a flush at the same time, its like me draining two quarts of engine oil changing the oil filter and topping it off and saying I did an oil change.
BTW filter change is a waste of money, if your gonna change the filter do a flush at the same time, its like me draining two quarts of engine oil changing the oil filter and topping it off and saying I did an oil change.
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But if a flush hasn't been done that could likely be a problem. When you did the filter change did you find any material in you fluid?
BTW filter change is a waste of money, if your gonna change the filter do a flush at the same time, its like me draining two quarts of engine oil changing the oil filter and topping it off and saying I did an oil change.
BTW filter change is a waste of money, if your gonna change the filter do a flush at the same time, its like me draining two quarts of engine oil changing the oil filter and topping it off and saying I did an oil change.
never doing a flush will not cause a problem, but you SHOULD change the fluid (yes there is a difference) and if you have metal shavings in your trans fluid, and it gets caught in the filter you will burn your transmission up in a heart beat. its not a waste of time to change the filter. but if its already slipping, he needs to get it checked out its not likely a small issue that can be fixed with new fluid/filter.
thats how we get most of our tranny work.
its waste of time to JUST change the filter, like I stated with my oil change scenario its the same thing, doing a tranny flush is maintenance on most cars (except BMWs and others) every 50k you should do a flush, I was suggesting a cheap alternative, if it works great if not its no big deal, then you know you need a tranny that way you dont have to pay for a diagnosis, probably cost about the same or less for a flush, if he does it himself
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not changing the fluid will not cause a problem???????!!?!!?!?!
thats how we get most of our tranny work.
its waste of time to JUST change the filter, like I stated with my oil change scenario its the same thing, doing a tranny flush is maintenance on most cars (except BMWs and others) every 50k you should do a flush, I was suggesting a cheap alternative, if it works great if not its no big deal, then you know you need a tranny that way you dont have to pay for a diagnosis, probably cost about the same or less for a flush, if he does it himself
thats how we get most of our tranny work.
its waste of time to JUST change the filter, like I stated with my oil change scenario its the same thing, doing a tranny flush is maintenance on most cars (except BMWs and others) every 50k you should do a flush, I was suggesting a cheap alternative, if it works great if not its no big deal, then you know you need a tranny that way you dont have to pay for a diagnosis, probably cost about the same or less for a flush, if he does it himself
Don't bother changing the fluid at all... Changing the trans fluid on a trans that is slipping really bad would be like changing the oil on an engine with a spun bearing in hopes of fixing it. Just save the money on on the fluid and get a new trans.
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thank you... someone else thats not givin the man false hopes.... cant fix a trans with new fluid.
If I take out a radiator hose I am not draining all the coolant out of it unless I run it till its clean, its the same concept.
To me its worth a try and if you dont want to thats fine too, and yes the 4l60e suck *** thats just one more reason why I did the a4 to m6 swap.
406malibu if you have any autos dont just change the filter, I am trying to help you guys out, my dad has been doing mechanics for over 30 years and my bro has been doing it for more than 10years, I am still learning but I know about this.
In your case I may be your tranny is bad but to me its worth a try if you know how to do a flush, just my two cents.
In your case I may be your tranny is bad but to me its worth a try if you know how to do a flush, just my two cents.
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406malibu if you have any autos dont just change the filter, I am trying to help you guys out, my dad has been doing mechanics for over 30 years and my bro has been doing it for more than 10years, I am still learning but I know about this.
In your case I may be your tranny is bad but to me its worth a try if you know how to do a flush, just my two cents.
In your case I may be your tranny is bad but to me its worth a try if you know how to do a flush, just my two cents.
no one ever said it will cure all but I just think it worth a try, but any ways, thats fine Good luck man hopefully it something cheap!
I wouldnt get your hopes up tho, now you have an excuse to build it if all else fails.
Good luck man hopefully it something cheap!I wouldnt get your hopes up tho, now you have an excuse to build it if all else fails.
just bought car 3 weeks ago, took out today and the car was doing fine. 1-2 shift did fine, then 2-3 shift seemed a little slow and seemed to slip. almost half a mile or so i had to stop again for a turning car. same thing 1-2 shifts where good but this time 2-3 shift went completly out. slowed down some tried to go again but it was just building rpms and then started to slip bad and seemed to get worse so i stopped the car.
99 camaro z28 4l60e w/ 103,000mi- car is bone stock no aftermarket parts what so ever
checked fluid- full, recent filter change
99 camaro z28 4l60e w/ 103,000mi- car is bone stock no aftermarket parts what so ever
checked fluid- full, recent filter change
with your car over 100k miles, i think its time to get a brand new beefed up tranny.
