domesticfan
6/13/2007 7:06:18 PM
My truck has what im assuming is a big block c6 tranny it. Question is, its slow to engage reverse and the whole truck shudders when i give it gas once reverse engages. I checked the fluid, its burnt. Do i attempt changing it and risk ruining it completely with new fluid or start looking for a new tranny?
Beater
6/15/2007 2:40:49 AM
Why don't you drop the tranny pan and look for metal in the fluid, on the pan and magnet. If you don't see much metal (small amount is normal) try changing the filter and fluid. If it has alot of metal you should have the tranny rebuilt and know that you have a good strong tranny instead of something you buy from someone that you don't know the history of.
domesticfan
6/15/2007 6:45:38 AM
it my only transportaiton right now. so i cant decommission it just yet. Well. i guess i COULD drop it and check and if its bad put the same fluid back in it. Im mostly concerned with the detergents in new ATF killin the trans completely.
FordNutz
6/16/2007 6:11:08 AM
In my opinion, new fluid being better in viscosity, I would change the oil. A tranny filter isnt like an oil filter where it removes very small particles, just large ones, so an oil change would be a good idea. It may also help recondition the old seals. I like the fliuid swaps the shops offer where its pumped out and new fluid is filled.
They do have "trans medic" additives which makes the viscosity of old fluid like new, and helps the seals and the bands which can add life to a failing tranny.
domesticfan
6/22/2007 5:43:09 PM
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ORIGINAL: FordNutz
In my opinion, new fluid being better in viscosity, I would change the oil. A tranny filter isnt like an oil filter where it removes very small particles, just large ones, so an oil change would be a good idea. It may also help recondition the old seals. I like the fliuid swaps the shops offer where its pumped out and new fluid is filled.
They do have "trans medic" additives which makes the viscosity of old fluid like new, and helps the seals and the bands which can add life to a failing tranny.
im just afraid the detergents in the new fluid will finish the trans off.
