Auto Tranny Slipping?

[MistrMackey]

So Im pretty sure I have this one figured out but need someone to validate before I take it in to have it checked out . My car is completely stock 98K miles on it it barely moves at higher rpms, it feels like the engine is stuttering while driving like someone is tapping the clutch really fast. Yesterday it slipped out of first but I was in OD. I'm pretty sure the tranny is slipping all around which would cause all these symptoms just need someone to validate this for me.

 

[97gst_spyder]

Take od off, and drive it. If its better then the end clutches are shot. 30min fix.

Whatever you do, do NOT bring your car to aamco....

 

[MistrMackey]

it feels like someone is tapping the clutch in on a manual when od is off, and when it is on , but it also slips out of gear when in od at low speeds.

 

[LxiMax]

When's the last time you changed your transmission fluid and filter and your differential oil? That would be a good place to start. Then replace the end clutches. That's my current issue. Slight slip from 2-3 w/ OD on then no slip w/ OD off.

 

[MistrMackey]

Differential fluid was changed last weekend transmission, fluid isn't low, was supposedly changed less than 10K miles ago. Was gonna change it again this weekend but if its not the fluid then I"m not gonna waste the money.

 

[thomcasey]

It can be the fluid. Change it, and the filter.

 

[LxiMax]

I change my fluid every 15k just to be on the safe side. Make sure you use Chrysler ATF+4 ( Same as Mitsu fluid ) and an OEM filter. Any other fluid muffs things up.

 

[97gst_spyder]

Unplug your tps, and clean it. Plug it back in and test.

 

[MistrMackey]

right on thanks guys I'm gonna change it tomorrow I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[92gvr488]

I would change the fluid and filter first... Then go on from there... You would be suprised what a dirty tranny filter will do..

 

[MistrMackey]

TPS pigtail was busted thanks guys time will tell what the transmission is doing didn't have time to get an oem filter today

 

[Doubleot]

I change my fluid every 15k just to be on the safe side. Make sure you use Chrysler ATF+4 ( Same as Mitsu fluid ) and an OEM filter. Any other fluid muffs things up.

Sorry but this is false information. I've always ran Valvoline Full synthetic and never had an issue. Also some of the big auto guys use this same fluid without any issue, I've even heard of people using generic atf+4 with zero issues. Please don't pass along false information.


Now as far as the filter, go to Napa and get the filter and gasket from them. Exact same as the OEM filter but about 20$ less.