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I've been reading around the forums and I've heard comments that FRAM oil filters aren't so good. Is it true? Why is that?

Originally Posted By: Gary Allan Can't this be a CV joint issue? I would think that the converter clutch would engage before 50-55mph (could be wrong). Now OD (4th) could be around that speed. SteveC appears to have the inside view here, but that is one oddball way to design a transmission...

oh yeah and it also vibrates when you go reverse and you hit the gas a bit. It also vibrates when doing like 40 on a curve. Something new happened too. It was fully stopped and i put it on L to see what it would do and when i shifted to 3 it wouldn't shift. Then i put it on neutral then it let...

alrighty, thanks :)

Whats the easiest way to open up the oil filter? Could you give me some links to see some pics of how to? Thanks

Originally Posted By: StevieC The converter has 2 modes that are temperature controlled by fluid temperature. Full/Partial lockup mode. When the fluid temp in the transmission is warm but not hot it goes into partial lockup and reduces the RPM's by half of what it normally would. Then when it...

You talking about the catalytic converter right? So how would a tranny oil cooler fix the problem?

I'm sure its a four speed. How does the converter lock up?

Yeah i know. What i want to know are they minor fixes or mayor?

We just got a used 96 Town & Country v6 3.3. 150k We think it might have a tranny problem, but I've seen and heard of this type of Chrysler models having lots of tranny problems. What i want from you guys is if you could post what common tranny problems you know and links to them to; how to fix...

Which cheap you can buy at your auto parts store, spark plugs you guys think has the best heat range?

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When you change the oil on the transmision i know you need to put a new gasket, it comes with the filter, weeee! My question is, do you need to put some gasket sealent on it? Sanku!

yeah, thats true. Toyota engines are really good. I do want to go thiner, like 0-20 or somthin. Would that be alright?

Yeah, i've always heard synthetic oil is really good, i do plan to get it soon. What synthetic oil would be good for my car? M1?

Alrighty, thanks!

Het whats up my fellow BITOG DOGs! I'm a new BITGO Dawg. Man you guys are oil crazy! I like it! I feel at home. I've been looking around on the forums and i see you guys recommend that the oil change should be changed every 5-6k miles, instead of the old school recommendation of 3k. I wanted to...