I own a 1993 Mercury Gran Marquis. For some reason, after having the car for a year, the transmission is slipping. The first gear, I have to rev a little to shift that gear. The second gear, feels like its grinding, but eventually it will shift. The third and forth gears work fine. My car is good on highway, but horrible on stop and go. Also i have to turn the overdrive off, to accelerate above 50. And the check engine light comes on. Now I tried putting Lucas stop slip fluid into the transmission, and that made things worst. Now it won’t shift into second at all. I’m guessing the Lucas did something to the burned fluid in their before. When I checked to fluid level, it was too high, and brown. I tolled it to the nearest mechanic, and tomorrow i will see if flushing the transmission will save it. Could there been anything else, other than replacing it. I’m in college and i really cant afford to buy another car.
2006-11-27 14:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by woodlands2446 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Save the money you are going to throw away on the flush, because it will not solve your problem. Start saving for a replacement transmission, it is slipping.
2006-11-27 14:48:29 · answer #1 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP!!!! Do not flush your transmission it will only make things worse. As a certified technician and shop manager I have had to turn many people away from fluid changes of this nature. The best suggestion is to take it to a reputable transmission service center. It sounds like you have some serious internal problems. A transmission flush is meant for preventative maintenence. Unfortunatly you are beyond that point and may need to replace or rebuild your tranny. If that is the case then follow the manufactures specs and change the tranny fluid at those intervals and you will have a long lasting transmission.
2006-11-27 15:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by swimminbob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to have to get a new tranny or have it rebuilt. Sorry dude, but it's done with. Changing the fluid won't do a thing. If you want to prolong it a little more, you can try adding a tablespoon of brake fluid DOT 3 or 4 to the trans fluid.
Usually that will help the slippage temporarily until you can rebuild the trans, but it sounds like you're past that point.
2006-11-27 15:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by IL Padrino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might really seriously think about changing your transmission filter. The Lucas stuff works but it is thick stuff and if you already have a somewhat clogged filter the thicker fluid will make it that much worse.
If the filter pan job doesn't improve things then your probably looking at buying a transmission.
2006-11-27 14:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a 1995 crown vic that had just about the same problems, I had the choice according to the dealer to either replace the transmission or have it rebuilt. I went to a junk yard and got a transmission out of a mustang and had them swapped out problem was fixed. Check engine light would come on occasionally.
2006-11-27 14:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by ptcruisher2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 21:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't waste your money on flushing something that is already burned... the problem is not with the oil.... It seems like the transmission is burnt...
Sorry...
2006-11-27 15:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by Просто Я 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first and second bands are worn and slipping. Did you think putting in something more slippery than tranny fluid would fix it?
2006-11-27 14:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by Shaddup Libs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the transmissions filter it could be dirty it would make your transmission to do the same.
2006-11-27 14:52:20 · answer #9 · answered by Toby K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry transmission is toast...done needs rebuilt or replaced...there is not an addative that will fix it. Sorry but that's the truth.
2006-11-27 14:53:26 · answer #10 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋