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gilbert33
Fountain Valley, OC, CA
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Lucas Transmission Fix is a miracle
Apr 25 2018 07:48PM more by gilbert33
Tags: Orange County, Random (All tags)

My truck's transmission has been shuddering lately at around 45 mph going up hill and getting into overdrive has been a bit rough lately. The price to replace the torque converter is around $950 and rebuild transmission is around $2100. I went to the Wally Mart and purchased a bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix, pumped out 24 ozs. of fluid from my trans. and added the 24 ozs. of Lucas. That was 3 days ago. The shuddering has stopped, smooth shifting into overdrive and my idle is a lot quieter and smoother. This stuff works.Will see how long it lasts but right now it is smooth driving.
      
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billinirvine
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Apr 25 2018 08:42PM     link to this

Shuddering is likely caused by glazing of the lock-up torque converter (friction material external to fluid path) or the bands not grabbing. This can be caused by low fluid pressure, or worn material. If you're running well now, baby the tranny; you've extended the life a bit.
A fluid/filter change, and band adjustment may also help.
socaliam
CA
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Apr 26 2018 06:22AM     link to this

Sounds like an old used car dealer trick.
gilbert33
Fountain Valley, OC, CA
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Apr 26 2018 07:09PM     link to this

I want to keep my truck for another year or so and not have to pay for a new torque converter or transmission rebuild. The stuff works.
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