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Old 05-20-2014, 10:04 AM   #44 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by backpacker3 View Post
Nice that's a pretty good number for the crappy 3 speed it has. Have you considered pulling the spoiler off yet that should help with aerodynamics.

Edit: looking on j-body.org I found some info about the AutoTrans Interceptor it seems like it might be a lockup switch and it's available for your 3 speed auto but it seems like the TCC solenoid is a little weak or is at least a problem point on the 3 speed so it's recommended that you install a trans cooler with a torque converter switch. There were a lot of posts with people having issues with the TCC solenoid.
Thanks. I was pretty happy with the first tank of almost 31 mpg. We'll see how the next one goes.

I haven't tinkered with the spoiler at all yet, I'm not sure I will.

I'll have to look into that interceptor. I've heard of the TCC solenoid problems too. Thankfully, a TCC lockup switch should decrease transmission temps due to decreasing the pumping losses through the torque converter.
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