Hi All,

I changed(not flush) my ATF and differential fluid two weeks ago at 60K miles. Starting yesterday, I notice something is not quite right when stopping and going. However, I can’t pinpoint what the issue is. It doesn’t happen every time; just random. Below are some symptoms I have experienced so far. Please help!

1. When I made a complete stop, and then go, it hesitated(it rev up and then go), instead of a smooth take off. Sometime even the “Slip” light comes on.

2. Some time when I stop or go, I feel the gears delayed in the shifting. For example, when I do a complete stop, it takes about a second to feel of the gear going into first.

Fyi...i changed the fluids at 30K miles before and no issue.

Thank you!
Joe

 

Did you use Matic J or S fluid? Did you properly check the fluid level?

Sounds like low fluid level so read the manual on how to properly check fluid level. If you didn't use Matic J or S then that's also a likely culprit.

 

Check the dipstick with the car running and warmed up. Your symptoms are typical of low fluid. Too much fluid can be a bad thing too. Transmission temp can make a big difference in reading. Make sure you're looking at the hot side of the dipstick

 

Check it after a long drive on the highway. Tranny temp wants to be greater than 100°F. You can use a cheapo infrared thermometer and shoot the end of the dipstick when you pull it out to get an accurate reading in actual transmission temp. Shooting the pan from under the car is a good way also.

 

Appreciate the helps you guys! Problem fixed! I made the mistake of testing the dip stick when car was off. Now i know. Thanks again.

 

Awesome, glad you got it all figured out. In the future if you're ever unsure how to go about checking tranny fluid levels it's always in the maintenance section of the glove box owners manual. It's usually the same process for every vehicle except some heavy duty trucks and random Chrysler vehicles.