There is some (anecdotal) evidence of transmissions on their last leg
failing soon after a fluid change. Presumably debris from the friction
material and other junk is helping the old seals hold.
The seal softener that AC is talking about comes in a small can, so
shouldn't be a problem to simply pour it in. To make room for it, you can
suck a pint or so through the filler tube, using one of those little drill
pumps or some such. No need to change the fluid at that time. Years ago
when
I tried that trick on a transmission with symptoms like yours, it made
little difference, and the transmission failed completely a few months
later. Hopefully, you will have better luck.
To change the filter you need to drop the pan. About 1/3 of the fluid is
in
the pan and only that quantity will need to be replaced. Unless the filter
is badly clogged with debris, changing it will probably make no
difference.
But perhaps it's not such a bad idea to do that, because you'll be able to
see how big is the pile of clutch material shavings in the pan, and that
may
be a clue to your tranny's remaining life.
Your transmission is on borrowed time. Enjoy while you can!
"Henry Kolesnik" <kolesnik@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:MT7Vj.2751$7k7.2630@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Several supposedly knowledgeable people have told me that changing the
> fluid will make it so that it'll slip all the time. Does that sound
> right? Also I don't think I can change the filter without a fluid
change.
> "Ashton Crusher" <demi@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:9jp7241unpuohnn44bi5ht38fpkhssht15@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> On Thu, 8 May 2008 10:38:55 -0500, "Henry Kolesnik"
>> <kolesnik@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>
>>>124,000 miles..
>>>The tranny slips when cold but OK when it warms up..
>>>Also need to know if there is a vacuum line that controls it?
>>>Thanks
>>>Hank
>>
>> There is a vacuum modulator that controls line pressure, the lower the
>> vacuum, the higher the line pressure. If it slips when it's cold it's
>> likely the internal seals are leaking or the filter is dirty. Put a
>> can of seal softener and sweller in it.
>
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