92 SC400 transmission running GREAT! Brown color, though.
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92 SC400 transmission running GREAT! Brown color, though.
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It's Oscar, and this is my first post having just joined today.
Bought a 92 SC400 (stock). Had 102k miles. Most systems working except for: dash lights (I am picking up from dealer tomorrow), the idle-up power steering sender valve (couldn't get it off) AND the radiator (already replaced it). Not a bad trade-off for spending $3k on it.
Question: my transmission is running like a champ! But the fluid is reddish-brown (more brown than red; the service records show NO transmission service whatsoever). Should I do the little-by-little transmission drain with dropping the pan, changing the filter? Or should I leave it alone? Again, I have zero slippage, and I feel no problems with it. I already changed the transmission mount, btw. Oh, and I couldn't get the motor mount off, either... ;(
Anyway, your thoughts on the transmission or any other suggestion would be greatly appreciated, thank you!! God bless!
It's Oscar, and this is my first post having just joined today.
Bought a 92 SC400 (stock). Had 102k miles. Most systems working except for: dash lights (I am picking up from dealer tomorrow), the idle-up power steering sender valve (couldn't get it off) AND the radiator (already replaced it). Not a bad trade-off for spending $3k on it.
Question: my transmission is running like a champ! But the fluid is reddish-brown (more brown than red; the service records show NO transmission service whatsoever). Should I do the little-by-little transmission drain with dropping the pan, changing the filter? Or should I leave it alone? Again, I have zero slippage, and I feel no problems with it. I already changed the transmission mount, btw. Oh, and I couldn't get the motor mount off, either... ;(
Anyway, your thoughts on the transmission or any other suggestion would be greatly appreciated, thank you!! God bless!
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It should be reddish pink. Probably just starting to get dirty. If it doesn't smell burnt its fine. I wouldn't drop the pan but rather drain the fluid and replace it. Then again at the same time as your oil change. 3 or 4 of those and it will clean
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Thanks again, and God bless!
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Hey I am actually having the same issue with my tranny also BUT mine is smelling burnt. Just like oscar my transmission is running really good no slippage at all, but it does seem to be getting slower when I accelerate but I think this is also tranny related. My biggest problem with my tranny is when I tried to drain the fluids before the drain plug just spins in place and doesn't come off and I can't seem to find a replacement pan anywhere. Do you guys know where I can find one and also what do you think I should do because my fluid smells really burnt. Btw I have a 96 SC400 with 134k thanks for your help.
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If you can't find a pan IMMEDIATELY then you need to go ahead and pull the old pan off. Replace the filter and add as much new atf as possible. May want to add some sort of additive also. Then hunt like hell for a replacement pan. Check the junkyards. Once you find one pull the old pan off and replace and add more new atf. Hopefully there has been no damage.
Another option is to take it to reputable repair shop. They can do a complete drain / flush and possibly save your old pan.
Another option is to take it to reputable repair shop. They can do a complete drain / flush and possibly save your old pan.
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If you can't find a pan IMMEDIATELY then you need to go ahead and pull the old pan off. Replace the filter and add as much new atf as possible. May want to add some sort of additive also. Then hunt like hell for a replacement pan. Check the junkyards. Once you find one pull the old pan off and replace and add more new atf. Hopefully there has been no damage.
Another option is to take it to reputable repair shop. They can do a complete drain / flush and possibly save your old pan.
Another option is to take it to reputable repair shop. They can do a complete drain / flush and possibly save your old pan.
Quick question after I drained the fluid and added new fluids I started the car and let it run a bit. I noticed that fluid level is low but after it sits for a while I saw that it rises but I know that should be in reverse or am I just getting that mixed up?
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