Trans-X question

[JimmyL]

I'm off work next week, and wagon maintanence will fill much of my time. Part of that is a tranny service. So, my question:
Should I run the TransX for awhile prior to my fluid and filter change, or should I add it during my fluid change, and just keep it in there?

[blueranger]

in a perfect world you would put some in a few days before..
drive it around and let it take out some gunk... then you would change
it and put a quart in with the new stuff....

but you can just put a qt in with the new stuff ....

[compress ignite]

1. How long since your last service ?
If it's been a while , I might throw 4 ounces (liquid) of Trans X down the "Tube"
and drive around for a day or so...assuming that doesn't over fill the pan.[That
Trans X is a pretty powerful dispersant!]
2. 'Change fluid and filter , refilling the "Tranny" with Mobil 1 ATF

[JimmyL]

Originally Posted by compress ignite

1. How long since your last service ?
If it's been a while , I might throw 4 ounces (liquid) of Trans X down the "Tube"
and drive around for a day or so...assuming that doesn't over fill the pan.[That
Trans X is a pretty powerful dispersant!]
2. 'Change fluid and filter , refilling the "Tranny" with Mobil 1 ATF

No idea when last serviced. I bought the car about a year ago. About 3500 miles. I guess I will add alittle prior and at least go for a good highway run somewhere.
It was 101 here today, so I have to find that AC leak next week also....

[Pete Burton]

I'd drain off a quart and add that much trans-x, & drive it all week. You want it to loosen gum deposits in the valve body and varnish on the clutch faces. A few ounces won't do anything. See recommendations on the container.

[JimmyL]

Originally Posted by Pete Burton

I'd drain off a quart and add that much trans-x, & drive it all week. You want it to loosen gum deposits in the valve body and varnish on the clutch faces. A few ounces won't do anything. See recommendations on the container.

The box doesn't mention adding TransX then draining later and refilling. I can see it both ways: 1). removed sludge and varnish would be loosened, trapped in filter, then removed upon filter change. 2). new clean fluid with TransX for on-going cleaning and freshening of seals.
Just to review, about 6 quarts of fluid, and you check level with car hot and running?

[SD Blue]

Originally Posted by JimmyL

...... Just to review, about 6 quarts of fluid, and you check level with car hot and running?

I believe I have read, on the service CD, that the best way is to refill with 4 quarts, start the engine, add a quart, and then the rest being used to top off at operating temp with car running in park.

[steve3656]

The reverse is very weak and will only reverse when the car is on an level ground with a bit of decline, if there is any elevation on the surface it will not reverse. It was changing gears normally but now I have noticed that its not changing and the RPm goes up to 40 and the car has no power so I have to drive very slow. I added Lucas transmission fix it worked for awhile but now does not seem to help, Any advise or help would be appreciated

[dannym]

I would read the directions on the transX container and follow them.

[SD Blue]

Originally Posted by steve3656

The reverse is very weak and will only reverse when the car is on an level ground with a bit of decline, if there is any elevation on the surface it will not reverse. It was changing gears normally but now I have noticed that its not changing and the RPm goes up to 40 and the car has no power so I have to drive very slow. I added Lucas transmission fix it worked for awhile but now does not seem to help, Any advise or help would be appreciated

When was the last time you serviced the transmission? Sounds like either a fluid level problem or blocked filter.