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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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RUT ROW! trans?

I noticed at the end of last winter in the mornings my gears would wind out a long time before shifting. As it got warm it didn't do it. Now in the begining of this cold season, I am noticing it again. Is this cold realated or is this my Trans. starting to leave me?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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I will guess this is normal then.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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It does seem to be a common trait for these trannys. Mine still does it once in a while even with a 2 month old performance rebuild on it. I am installing a BTS valve body soon, I'll post my findings.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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Could it possible be a low grade transmission fluid??? Had a C-6 that did this often in the winter, I left it in neutral at warm ups and never did that.

I've also come across a TSB about the filters for the E4OD's, apperently thier was a slight change up in design on it so not to let the filter sag so low in the pan causeing it to draw in air???
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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When it's cold the torque converter clutch won't lock. The engine and trans need to warm to a certain temp before it will lock. This will cause higher RPM cold.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Thank you all, I will change the trans fluid.......one day. When I do I will be sure to use the good stuff. I think it prolly is a temp thing.
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HOOOOGA!
 
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