My transmission has lag time before going into gear
My transmission has lag time before going into gear
When I put my 99 ranger 3.0 in to drive it takes several seconds before actually engaging drive. I’m gonna Chang fluid and filter this weekend. Is there an additive I can put in it that would help
Most likely issue is the pressure is getting low
ALL automatics run on Pressure, since they were first invented, electronics doesn't change that.
Forward motion needs 125+ PSI at the right passages
Reverse needs 160+ PSI at the right passages
This higher required pressure is why Reverse is slow to engage or lost first, when there are pressure problems
Yes, you can add trans-fix or other similar additives, these swell seals and gaskets to help keep pressure up.
Its a stop-gap thing, not a "fix"
If you pull the pan check it for metal flakes, this would indicate a mechanical issue so rebuild needed for sure.
If pan is fairly clean then you may be able to just replaced Valve Body and seals to get pressure back up and flowing in the correct passages
Running an automatic with lower pressure causes higher wear on clutches and bands(brakes), so...........best to get the pressure back up
There are ports on the side of automatics were pressure can be tested, need a high pressure gauge, 300+ psi
ALL automatics run on Pressure, since they were first invented, electronics doesn't change that.
Forward motion needs 125+ PSI at the right passages
Reverse needs 160+ PSI at the right passages
This higher required pressure is why Reverse is slow to engage or lost first, when there are pressure problems
Yes, you can add trans-fix or other similar additives, these swell seals and gaskets to help keep pressure up.
Its a stop-gap thing, not a "fix"
If you pull the pan check it for metal flakes, this would indicate a mechanical issue so rebuild needed for sure.
If pan is fairly clean then you may be able to just replaced Valve Body and seals to get pressure back up and flowing in the correct passages
Running an automatic with lower pressure causes higher wear on clutches and bands(brakes), so...........best to get the pressure back up
There are ports on the side of automatics were pressure can be tested, need a high pressure gauge, 300+ psi
Last edited by RonD; Jun 22, 2018 at 09:01 AM.
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