2001 Impala trans just puked

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Trav, I drive my 2002 4T65e around in 3rd gear everywhere. Do you think that's a bad idea? I avoid the 4th gear shift which can be rough as is with the max adapt code which I haven't fixed yet.


Other than wasting fuel i cant see what real harm t would do. When the weather is a little warmer i would try to fix it though.

 

[Doog]

Originally Posted By: lexus114
Originally Posted By: sprite1741
Originally Posted By: Doog
Originally Posted By: turtlevette
put some Lucas trans fix in. That might wake it up.



Yeah long enough to drive it to the shop and avoid the cost of a tow.


That's exactly what the trans shop told me 9 years ago when my 86 Chrysler turbo fwd started slipping bad in first. The car wouldn't move until it revved up and then would slam in gear. The Shop wanted to rebuild it. I used Gunk Transmedic, $4 and it is still running today. Haven't needed to try Lucas or a trans shop.

I also have an an 05 4t65e-HD in a V8 fwd Grand Prix GXP, running Dex III. No problems with it at all. It's all about maintenance, and not abusing. Not worried about it, and I ignore what the transmission repair places say.



Uh, I think you may be the luckiest guy on the planet then...


I would say solar system....