Transmission is Slipping, Fluid is Brown
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Transmission is Slipping, Fluid is Brown
I read somewhere that it is not good to change the Trannsmission (tranny) fluid. But I read that you must if your fluid colour is brown/dark red rather than the regular red colour which means its in good condition.
What am I to do? I don't know anything about changing the tranny fluid and really don't have the $$ to pay someone to do it. The engine is still okay, I change gears at a higher rpm for now, like 3700-3900 than the usual 3300-3500. Is the vehicle going to get any permanent damage?
Hopefully I don't have any real transmission failures, just to get the fluid flushed and refilled. Anyone got any info or advice?
Thanks for reading.
What am I to do? I don't know anything about changing the tranny fluid and really don't have the $$ to pay someone to do it. The engine is still okay, I change gears at a higher rpm for now, like 3700-3900 than the usual 3300-3500. Is the vehicle going to get any permanent damage?
Hopefully I don't have any real transmission failures, just to get the fluid flushed and refilled. Anyone got any info or advice?
Thanks for reading.
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Re: Transmission is Slipping, Fluid is Brown
Originally Posted by KGB
I read somewhere that it is not good to change the Trannsmission (tranny) fluid. But I read that you must if your fluid colour is brown/dark red rather than the regular red colour which means its in good condition.
Originally Posted by KGB
I What am I to do? I don't know anything about changing the tranny fluid and really don't have the $$ to pay someone to do it. The engine is still okay, I change gears at a higher rpm for now, like 3700-3900 than the usual 3300-3500. Is the vehicle going to get any permanent damage?
Hopefully I don't have any real transmission failures, just to get the fluid flushed and refilled. Anyone got any info or advice?
Thanks for reading.
Hopefully I don't have any real transmission failures, just to get the fluid flushed and refilled. Anyone got any info or advice?
Thanks for reading.
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I have changed mine every 1.5-2 years on both of my Bonnevilles.
252,000 on the original trans when I sold my 89. Shifted great.
My current car has 143,000 on the original trans. It runs like a charm.
I would recommend changing the fluid at regular intervals. If it smells burned, it'* usually too late.
252,000 on the original trans when I sold my 89. Shifted great.
My current car has 143,000 on the original trans. It runs like a charm.
I would recommend changing the fluid at regular intervals. If it smells burned, it'* usually too late.
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