Common questions

What kind of transmission does a GM 4L60E have?

What kind of transmission does a GM 4L60E have?

The 4L60E (as well as the similar 4L65-E) belongs to a series of automatic transmissions that were manufactured by the General Motors company. The 4L60E transmission incorporates 4 forward gears, 1 reverse gear, and was designed for engine configurations of a longitudinal orientation.

Why is my Trans bad on my 4L60E?

Trans seems noisy when moving in 1st and Reverse, noise goes away instantly if you shift to N or the transmission goes into 3rd gear: Reaction planetary is worn out due to high miles or insufficient lubrication. Not a critical failure, but not a good sign either.

Can a 4L60E shift from first gear to second gear?

It is pretty easy to diagnose. The vehicle will shift from 1’st gear to second gear with absolutely no issue whatsoever, but than it acts like it has shifted to neutral. The engine is usually under a pretty heavy load at the time, so it’ll tend to redline before you realize what happened.

When did TH700R4 transmission become 4L60E transmission?

1997+ 4L60/65/70E units featured a varying case style from previous units, which created a division between “early style” and “late style” transmissions. The TH700R4 was renamed the 4L60 transmission beginning in 1990.

The 4L60E (as well as the similar 4L65-E) belongs to a series of automatic transmissions that were manufactured by the General Motors company. The 4L60E transmission incorporates 4 forward gears, 1 reverse gear, and was designed for engine configurations of a longitudinal orientation.

1997+ 4L60/65/70E units featured a varying case style from previous units, which created a division between “early style” and “late style” transmissions. The TH700R4 was renamed the 4L60 transmission beginning in 1990.

Where is the 4L60E Turbo Hydramatic transmission made?

The 4L60E evolved from the 700R4 Turbo-Hydramatic transmission that was first manufactured in 1982. Both the 4L60E and 4L65E transmissions are manufactured in Toledo Ohio at Toledo Transmission, Romulus Michigan at Romulus Transmission, and in Ramos Arizpe Mexico.

It is pretty easy to diagnose. The vehicle will shift from 1’st gear to second gear with absolutely no issue whatsoever, but than it acts like it has shifted to neutral. The engine is usually under a pretty heavy load at the time, so it’ll tend to redline before you realize what happened.

The 4L60E evolved from the 700R4 Turbo-Hydramatic transmission that was first manufactured in 1982. Both the 4L60E and 4L65E transmissions are manufactured in Toledo Ohio at Toledo Transmission, Romulus Michigan at Romulus Transmission, and in Ramos Arizpe Mexico.

Is the 4L60E Mega Monster transmission Tough Enough?

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When to change transmission fluid on Yukon XL?

I just bought a 2006 Yukon XL with the 4L60e transmission and I want to change the transmission fluid. I looked through maintenance records from the previous owner and it looks like the transmission was fully serviced (i.e. flush and refill) around 40,000 miles ago, at which point the shop put in VersaTrans ATF.

Is it possible to rebuild a 4L60E transmission?

However, locating the exact match to your vehicle can be difficult and sourcing a properly functioning used 4L60E Transmission may take several installation & removal attempts before getting a good one. This can quickly balloon into a lot of wasted time and money. The term rebuilt can have different meanings from shop to shop.

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 to replace the accumulator housing on a 4L60E?

Check the yellow spring inside the accum housing for breakage. Also, if the accumulator housing walls are scored, the housing must be replaced. 4. 1-2 shift is delayed and harsh, may not shift into OD: TPS needs to be checked for smooth and linear electrical response over the entire range of motion. If not, this must be replaced. 5.

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