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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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my auto tranny seems to be getting a little worn and losing some performance, would switching to some of that trick shift fluid help? would that make a difference?...and should i drain and refill or what? thanks
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Changing the fluid may help mask the problem, but it won't make it go away. Time to swap in a 5-speed.
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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so it wont really make it perform any better?
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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heat is the #1 enemy of your engine and tranny. do you have a trans cooler?
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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i have not added anything for the transmission does the stock setup not have a trans cooler?
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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and would there be a reason to put a good trans cooler on if the trans might be damaged?
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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rebuild it




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