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razor02097 · 02-19-2013, 10:49 AM

A transmission swap would only be worth it if you did it yourself.

Check the transmission fluid. If it is dark and burnt the tranny is screwed anyway. DO NOT CHANGE THE FLUID IF IT IS DARK AND BURNT. Reason is the damage is done and likely the only thing that is preventing the trans from slipping is the varnish build up. If you were to change the fluid the new fluid will eat the varnish from the plates and the transmission may start to slip.

If the trans fluid is a little discolored but not burnt smelling it could use a change and new trans filter (if applicable). You would be surprised how much difference some fresh fluid will make.

Edit: I should have said don't flush the trans...

02-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
razor02097 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: ohio Posts: 306 Tetanus - '95 Geo Tracker 4WD Base 90 day: 29.43 mpg (US) 300 - '82 Suzuki GS300 L Last 3: 60.78 mpg (US) Jeep - '98 Jeep XJ Cherokee Limited 90 day: 12.82 mpg (US) Thanks: 28 Thanked 50 Times in 37 Posts	A transmission swap would only be worth it if you did it yourself. Check the transmission fluid. If it is dark and burnt the tranny is screwed anyway. DO NOT CHANGE THE FLUID IF IT IS DARK AND BURNT. Reason is the damage is done and likely the only thing that is preventing the trans from slipping is the varnish build up. If you were to change the fluid the new fluid will eat the varnish from the plates and the transmission may start to slip. If the trans fluid is a little discolored but not burnt smelling it could use a change and new trans filter (if applicable). You would be surprised how much difference some fresh fluid will make. Edit: I should have said don't flush the trans... __________________ Project Avalon: E bike build Last edited by razor02097; 02-19-2013 at 01:24 PM..