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Old 12-17-2011, 12:43 PM   #1
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1998 tranny question=

1998 ,3.1 has about 165,000 miles. Never changed the transmission fluid.
Occasionally when I parked at a stop light when I get the green to go I give it gas and hear the engine rev but the car does not move. Usually I slip it down into regular "drive" and then all is ok. then put it back into overdrive later.
Is this one of the symptoms of a transmsssion that,s about to totally fail?
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Old 12-17-2011, 03:39 PM   #2
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Re: 1998 tranny question=

Is it full, is the fluid dark and burnt?
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Old 12-21-2011, 12:55 AM   #3
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Re: 1998 tranny question=

Sounds kinda like a valve body and/or solenoid failure coming.

If I got that kinda miles out of a trans without servicing it, I'd feel blessed.

If it's mine, I'm gonna do pan drop/filter replacement/one quart of Trans-X and see what happens. It'll either fix it or kill it off for good.

Anyone tries to tell you to get a full fluid exchange/flush tell them no thanks. Quickest way I've discovered to destroy a marginal transmission. Partial fluid change only, just what you get out of the pan. Reuse the OE gasket, way better than that POS they give you with the filter kit.
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Old 12-22-2011, 02:57 PM   #4
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Re: 1998 tranny question=

thanks guys.
it,ll be the fingers crossed method.
makes for exciting road trips .
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Old 12-22-2011, 03:21 PM   #5
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Re: 1998 tranny question=

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yes. the level is good. i had this car since it had 44,000 miles and never put one drop of a/t fliud in it. it never leaks .
the a/t fliud is slightly discolored and it smells used.
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Re: 1998 tranny question=

Sounds like it may try to start in 3rd gear default or it is just slipping, get ready for some internal issues.
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