Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 01:08:25 GMT From: "knuckles" <knuckleknockernopsamail.com> Subject: Re: Is my automatic transmission about to go?
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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