1991 Chrysler 5th Ave Transmission Slipping

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Hello,
I have a 1991 5th Ave Chyrsler. 3.3v6..My transmission seems to be slipping I have check all fluids and everything seems fine. Is there a way I can drain my transmission fluid and refill it to fix this problem..Please respond mother of seven must be able to get my kids to school.. Im only able to drive 25 miles an hour..[/i][/b]
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:03 AM
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SC1 RACING
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does the fluid look brown and smell bad? if it does you do not want to change fluid or filter. for a cheap temp fix you can try the lucas trans additive. it help mine together for 2 months untill i got past christmas.

try to find someone with a scanner to see if all is working correctly.
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:07 AM
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Hey,
Why does the transmission seem like it is overfilled..Can I still put the Lucas Trans additive in there..
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:12 AM
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are you checking with the motor running? if not you have to check it while running. start it up. hold the brake and go from reverse to drive a few times then recheck fluid level.
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:16 AM
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I will try that..Thank you, for your quick response. Will email back..
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:20 AM
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SC1 RACING
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no problem hope it is just low.
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:22 AM
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I re-checked the transmission it was a better reading with the tips you gave. Thanks again. So I went to the Auto store Kragen..He drove the care and stated my transmission is gone..He also stated i could buy the additive but most likely i will be stranded some where..I dont want that to happen..so I guess Im in the market for a new vehicle.. I didnt even ask how long I can drive this car on the streets at 25 miles per hour..Thanks youve been most informative.
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:45 AM
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hate to hear that but a new trans is still alot cheaper than another car. exspecially if you are buying used. you may end up with the same problem then. plus if you get your trans fixed you know what shape your car is in. dont know where you are fom but we have salvage yards that only carry vehicals with low milage and parts are very reasonable. and mechanics are suckers for a distressed woman. we will take off of work to help you out.. :lol:
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:57 AM
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I'm in San Francisco, California. I think there is a Pick ur Part across the Bridge in Oakland.. Where's your shop? I think I might have to hire a mechanic to go with me to pull this part. What you think?
Jan 20, 2006 at 8:11 AM

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Recheck the fluid with the engine running after holding the brake and shifting between reverse and drive. If the fluid is brown or smells burnt, do not change the fluid or filter. Lucas transmission additive was suggested only as a short temporary measure, and a scan was recommended. If the transmission has failed, a replacement or salvage-yard unit is often cheaper than buying another car.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1991 Chrysler 5th Ave with a 3.3L V6 reported transmission slipping and could drive only about 25 mph. The expert advised against changing burnt-smelling fluid, suggested Lucas additive only temporarily, and recommended a scan plus a proper running fluid check. After that check, a parts-store employee drove the car and said the transmission had failed. The expert said replacing it, possibly with a salvage-yard unit, is often cheaper than buying another vehicle. The owner's later question about pulling a used transmission in the San Francisco area was not answered.

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