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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Stalling after tranny flush

I performed the tranny flush on my 5.4 SD Saturday and now get some stalling when coming to a stop at stop lights, stop signs, pulling into a parking space etc. Sometimes RPMs just drop way down only to have the engine rev back up. Any thoughts on what might cause this? There is also a slight lag as I accelerate out from a dead stop.

Under hard acceleration, the tranny shifts silky smooth and no problems at regular driving speeds or highway driving.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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I just did a trans fluid and filter change, including the torque converter. I had that same problem where it would stall. Check your fluid level. Mine was low. Thats what took care of it for me, and no more problems. Good luck!!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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I second the low fluid level. if its low it won't be able to apply the torque converter clutch release. Barney
 
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Yes, it's low fluid that's doing it. That will starve the torque converter, which allows the torque converter clutch to drift on at idle.
 
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