Is there a difference in 4L60E transmissions?
Is there a difference in 4L60E transmissions?
The 4L60E (and similar 4L65E) is a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. The two transmissions cannot be differentiated from the outside. The 4L65E shares the same exterior parts but have stronger internals such as 5 pinion planets compared to 4 in the 4L60E.
How are 4L60E transmissions different from other transmissions?
One of the main differences in the earlier and later 4L60E transmissions is the bellhousing area. In the earlier versions, the case was cast as on piece of aluminum. In the later versions of it had a removable bellhousing.
When did the 4L60E go out of production?
By the time it started getting phased out of most pickup trucks in 2008, the 4L60E there was no SBC or any other motor from the early nineties in regular production. It was going behind the LS based motors or the longitudinal six cylinder found in the Trailblazer. That’s a lot of time for one transmission to be in production.
Can a 4L60E bellhousing be used on a Gen i engine?
The 4L60E bellhousing can bolt to either engine, although you may need an adapter to get a Gen III transmission to bolt to Gens I and II and vice versa. For the purposes of easy identification, we have broken the 4L60E into 4 distinct eras. These eras are easy to identify from the outside of the transmission.
What causes transmission slippage on a GM 4L60E?
When it comes to troubleshooting the 4L60E, you have to keep in mind that the automatic transmission (4L60-E) in your rear wheel drive GM vehicle will usually experience failure in one of two ways: Internal mechanical failure will be the cause of transmission ‘slippage’.
Do you need problesms for your 4L60E automatic transmission?
Having problesms with your 4L60E automatic transmission, use this free information to assist you in identification of the internal parts that you may need to repair your 4L60E automatic transmission in following General Motors vehicles. Identify the parts you need for the 4L60E tansmission and give us a call.
How much fluid does a GM 4L60E need?
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, Below is a list of common transmission problems with the GM 4L60E Transmission and possible solutions to repair.
When it comes to troubleshooting the 4L60E, you have to keep in mind that the automatic transmission (4L60-E) in your rear wheel drive GM vehicle will usually experience failure in one of two ways: Internal mechanical failure will be the cause of transmission ‘slippage’.
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.
