Trans question
#12
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Yes that sounds good, I would still add the Seafoam Trans tune for 500 miles before the fluid & filter change though.
That may remove some varnish and make things better!
That may remove some varnish and make things better!
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#13
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I would not hurt to add the Seafoam after the change as well. I did, and change my fluid every 40k.
It would not hurt to have a look inside the accumulator bores while pan is off. Make sure all is well in there.
When U installed the TransGo shift kit did u scuff up the bores as well?
I used 1000 grit emery cloth wet with trans fluid in a circular motion inside the bores before installation.
It would not hurt to have a look inside the accumulator bores while pan is off. Make sure all is well in there.
When U installed the TransGo shift kit did u scuff up the bores as well?
I used 1000 grit emery cloth wet with trans fluid in a circular motion inside the bores before installation.
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#14
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Ok, im gonna try that.. And yes, i used 1000grit sand paper & a little tranny fluid.. Also did it in a circular motion as well...
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Is that Sea Foam Trans Tune available at Autozone, Pep Boys, etc? I have a 04 LeSabre with 118k miles and I get the same thing once in a while. I need to check the trans fluid level - haven't done that in a long while.
Thanks.
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2004 LeSabre Limited 3800
Thanks.
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"Quick update" i think i have a problem & i belive the trans fluid is getting to hot & possibly boiling or close to it.
Reason being! "I drained some of the fluid before adding the "trans tune" just about half of a glass just so that i could get a good look at the fluid condition. Now i changed my tranny fluid not to long ago. And i believe it shouldnt be "dark" this soon.. This could be my problem in its self... Any input anyone?
Reason being! "I drained some of the fluid before adding the "trans tune" just about half of a glass just so that i could get a good look at the fluid condition. Now i changed my tranny fluid not to long ago. And i believe it shouldnt be "dark" this soon.. This could be my problem in its self... Any input anyone?
#18
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How did u drain a half a glass out?
When u say dark are u talking more reddish or black looking? Did it smell burnt?
Keep in mind that when u drop the pan you are only removing half of the rebuild capacity of fluid. 6 quart pan drop to 13 rebuild, lots stays in converter etc.
So if it was a long time in initially and u changed it recently u still only have half new fluid.
Average running temp of trans-axle fluid is 180-200F
Normally if fluid is burnt it will have foul burnt smell to it.
When u say dark are u talking more reddish or black looking? Did it smell burnt?
Keep in mind that when u drop the pan you are only removing half of the rebuild capacity of fluid. 6 quart pan drop to 13 rebuild, lots stays in converter etc.
So if it was a long time in initially and u changed it recently u still only have half new fluid.
Average running temp of trans-axle fluid is 180-200F
Normally if fluid is burnt it will have foul burnt smell to it.
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#20
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This is my tranny fluid in a clear container, i took pics at different angles, and use a direct light from my high beams. Thats the only time u can actually really see the redness in it... Mind you it hasnt even really been a 2 months since i changed it. And also i dont drive much.
Last edited by shawn_s; 06-26-2014 at 04:01 PM.