Date: 23 Nov 2002 06:04:24 -0800 From: polysagenopsamo.com (P. Sage) Subject: Re: Is my automatic transmission about to go?
Thanks for your reply! Actually, this car has just had its 90,000 mile servicing, which I believe is supposed to include flushing the automatic transmission fluid and refilling it. I also did check the levels and they were fine. Any other suggestions? Thanks! "knuckles" <knuckleknockernopsamail.com> wrote in message news:<dmWC9.1342$It3.105482nopsamread2.prod.itd.earthlink.net>... > Check your fluid levels. If it's low you can get that sort of slip. While > you're at it check the condition of the oil on the stick. Specifically, > check to see if it smells burnt, or is brown/reddish brown in color. If all > seems well, and you haven't serviced the trans in a while, have it serviced, > or do it yourself. When you do, though, inspect the trans oil pan for burnt > clutch material, or metal. If excessive clutch material (looks like grey > sludge) it could be a sign that the clutches have worn out and now tend to > slip -in which case, a rebuild may be in your future. If there are metal > shavings in the pan, take it to a dealer or reputable transmission shop. > Metal is a bad sign. > > In short, it could be something as simple as a clogged trans oil filter, or > low fluid levels, or it could be more serious. > > > "P. Sage" <polysagenopsamo.com> wrote in message > news:cdf760b.0211201518.88f2e36nopsaming.google.com... > > I wonder if anyone can give me some good comments on what I'm seeing? > > > > I have a 1992 Saab 9000 CD with automatic transmission. It has about > > 92,000 miles on it. > > > > The transmission shifts fine, but lately I've noticed that sometimes > > when going from a complete stop on a steep hill, or when accellerating > > very quickly, there's a slip before it engages. > > > > It feels like this: the engine starts turning, everything's turning, > > but there's no power going to the wheels. After maybe 1/2 second or > > so, the wheels start turning with a very slight jolt. > > > > So my questions: > > > > - is it the transmission or the torque converter? > > - is it fixable? easily? > > - is it a sign the transmission's about to go? > > - what do you recommend that I do? > > > > Thanks in advance for any advice or help! > >
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