Common questions

How much fluid does a 4L60E transmission take?

How much fluid does a 4L60E transmission take?

The 4L60E transmission weighs 146 pounds dry, and 162 wet. It requires 8.4 quarts (9.64″ torque converter) or 11.4 quarts (11.81″ torque converter) of transmission fluid,

What should I do if my transmission is overheating?

What you can do to prevent transmission overheating. Check the transmission fluid level and color. Change the transmission fluid according to your manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. Consider a transmission cooler to help your car’s cooling system.

Why does my 4L60E have no reverse?

Slow, slipping or no reverse: “lo-reverse” clutches are worn out, fluid leak in the reverse apply circuit, or broken sunshell.

When does a 518 transmission come out of overdrive?

Once in overdrive the transmission will not come out of overdrive until the overdrive solenoid is turned off, or the vehicle speed goes below 44 miles per hour, or the vacuum drops below 3 inches. The only electronic parts on a 518 transmission are the overdrive and torque converter lock-up solenoids.

Can a 4L80E Trans shift in reverse?

I’ve got a 1992 chevy 2500 4×4 6.5TD/4L80E 3.42 gear The trans shifts great in all forward gears, no codes, and locks up the torque converter as it should. no slipping whatsoever. When put in reverse it clunks like its engaging, then won’t move, no sign of moving. It clunks like its in, but 100% freewheels.

What’s the difference between TH400 and 4L80E transmission?

The transmission uses electronics to control shift points. The 4L80E transmission is 4 inches longer than the TH400. The rear tailhousing bolt indexing bore diameter was changed on the 4L80E.

When did the Chevy 4L80E transmission come out?

Unlike the later 4L60E transmission, the 4L80E did not feature a removable bellhousing, but an integrated bellhousing with only the Chevrolet 90 degree engine bolt pattern being available. In 1991 the 4L80E was rolled out in GM trucks, including the Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, etc. as well as the Hummer H1.

The 4L60E transmission weighs 146 pounds dry, and 162 wet. It requires 8.4 quarts (9.64″ torque converter) or 11.4 quarts (11.81″ torque converter) of transmission fluid,

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