Hi, I have a 2001 Wrangler sport and it seem that during cold weather like below zero and single digits, when I run my jeep first thing in the morning , the transmission feels sluggish sometimes it even feels like a standard when the clutch is going bad, but when the jeep warms up a bit it gets better, is this normal or do i require a transmission tune up or something? Thanks in advance.
Dave
What kind of tranny?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sDave Reed wrote:
The transmission is an automatic, stock transmission with no upgrades. Sorry i sent you an email by accident. thank you
For what it's worth ... my 4 spd auto runs as normal first thing at say -25C ... and as normal even with the tranny cooler ... I sometimes wonder about that cooler in winter ... but then quickly settle back to wondering about the usual stuff (like what bands playing friday night, stuff like that).
No problem with the email.
I just wanted to know if it was a standard or automatic. They act different but both can have the symptoms you describe.
No, I don't think it is normal.
Even in extreme -40 stuff, the automatics I have owned weren't noticeably sluggish or slipping.
I would be getting it checked out.
Have you done any off roading with it? The Jeep tranny doesn't have a high water vent like the t-case and diffs have so if it has been into water, the fluid can be contaminated. It just has a button vent. No clue why they don't protect the trannies, but very few have a vent. I put my own in mine. Pulled the button vent, added a chunk of gas line in the hole to make a nipple for the hose and ran it up by the battery like the t-case one.
Easy check though, just look at the texture of the fluid on the dip stick. Water in it will look milky, not clear red.
The fluid also should be smooth when rubbed between the fingers and smell like oil. If it smells like burnt toast, you have problems.
Mike
Dave Reed wrote:
Have you had a Quick Lube type place change your transmission fluid? They have no idea what fluid to put in there.
If you have, I suggest you take it to the dealer and have them put the correct fluid in there.
On 27 Jan 2004 07:41 AM, Dave Reed posted the following:
At those temperatures (like we have been getting in Anchorage, AK) I recommend installing an engine block heater, and pad heaters on your engine and transmission oil pans. Plug the vehicle in for an hour or two before you need to start it and it will be much happier when you do. It may also be a good idea to install a battery heating pad at the same time.
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