1997 Mitsubishi Galant Gears

1997 MITSUBISHI GALANT
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JGAMBLE
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Transmission problem
1997 Mitsubishi Galant 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
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What are the cauese of gears sliping in the transmission?
Jul 15, 2008 at 6:50 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jgamble,

Slipping clutch in the trans means there is insufficient pressure on the clutch paltes.

Possible causes are

1. Insufficient fluid.
2. Leaking clutch or line pressure.
3. Weak fluid pump.
4. Improper clutch clearances
5. Faulty control, ie valve body or TCM.
Jul 18, 2008 at 11:58 AM
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