When Im driving my 97 thunderbird my ****** slips sometimes between 35 and 45mph/It doesn't slip everyday but every third day or so. I have checked the transmission fluid level and it may be a little low...but in the past- everytime i have added transmission fluid to my older cars the ****** goes out completely within a month. so I am scared to put too much in. And if i add some should I use the lucas transmisison fix fluid or use reagular fluid?
Have you done any type of service to the transmission ?
Only put the fluid that your manufacturer recommends. It would help if you add more detail information as to how long you have been having this problem. Maybe how frequently this happens and under what conditions this happens most often.
Replace the seals
SOURCE: Car slipping at 35 MPH
are you sure it's slipping and not just missing, i'd check my electrical(plugs, wires, coil pack, etc.) sorry the new trans did'nt fix it i feel your pain.
SOURCE: automatic trans slips 92 ford explorer
I would have the transmission check if you plan on keeping the car a long time. The lucas oil is an additive for the oil. The additive is making the fluid a little heavier and tricking the soleniods or clutch and bands with a different pressures.
This is a temporary fix. The transmission over time is going to start to slip more and more.
SOURCE: 92 thunderbird transmission slipping, its about a
Absolutely; Automatic transmissions will slip for a number of factors but the the #1 cause is low fluid level closely followed by very old and brown fluid. Recomended fluid is MerconDexronII. Best of luck.
Greg
SOURCE: My 1997 ford explorer overheated and the transmission slipped
Tranny fluid may have been contaminated with coolant since tranny cooler lines go to radiator or condensor.
I would fix your leak on radiator, then completely drain tranny fluid and filter and replace.
SOURCE: Possible transmission damage?
You should be alright, just keep your eyes and ears open for any more signs. : )
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