Could this cause my slowness?

by **Nyyankees3511** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:01 pm

I changed my tranny oil a couple of times but its still dark dark red or almost black, would this cause any decrease in speed/acceleration? Thanks

by **geminimouse** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:04 pm

u changed it a couple times in one day?

by **Nyyankees3511** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:05 pm

No, i changed it 2 times to be exact. Once back in October and 2 weeks ago.

by **geminimouse** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:06 pm

no it's fine...oil should get darker. if it doesn't then that means it's not doing it's job and there's something wrong.
did the oil have a burnt smell to it?
how much miles do u have on the car?

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:08 pm

did you use factory oil? if not, it is possible your oil is eating up some parts and synco in your tranny

by **krawzyazn** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:17 pm

umm do a flush on your tranny it should be red not black

by **Strider327** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:30 pm

Power flush it through the dealer for 130 or at Jiffy Lube for 109. Either way get it done and then every so often do a drain and fill.

by **Nyyankees3511** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:46 pm

Yea thats what i need i guess. If the oil is black would it cause the tranny to shift slow, and cause the car not to accelerate that fast?

by **Strider327** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:53 pm

Well the slow shifting yes, the acceleration is maybe due to a clogged throttle body. Clean it out and you should be good to go.

by **Nyyankees3511** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 4:54 pm

Alright because at time if i hit the gas it will feel fast but at other times it would feel really slow.

by **MCOjerry** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:26 pm

This is going to sound stupid...but it amazes me how much you guys know about cars.

I feel stupid reading most of your posts :-(

by **dude** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:26 pm

Turbosolara wrote:did you use factory oil? if not, it is possible your oil is eating up some parts and synco in your tranny

i think this is most inportant....that you use factory spec...

by **onefiend** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:55 pm

MCOjerry wrote:This is going to sound stupid...but it amazes me how much you guys know about cars.

I feel stupid reading most of your posts

We all didn't know much in the beginning, stick around the forums and you will get educated.

You have to remember that we all start off as newbies.

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:59 pm

Strider327 wrote:Power flush it through the dealer for 130 or at Jiffy Lube for 109. Either way get it done and then every so often do a drain and fill.

do not do it at jiffy lube. do it at dealer...nowaday alot of newer car can use only oem fluid. you may use some surprior fluid like royal purple or redline, but you are still taking a risk that it might somewhat not competiable with your tranny.

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:04 pm

Nyyankees3511 wrote:Yea thats what i need i guess. If the oil is black would it cause the tranny to shift slow, and cause the car not to accelerate that fast?

if you feel your car significantly slower than before

check
1. if air filter is clean
2. have you changed spark plug in 60k interval
3. proper tire presssures
4. proper wheel alightments
5. did you put in some cheap fuel (which cause detonation and retard timing)
6. if throttle body is dirty
7. clean MAF sensor (dont ask me, i dont know how but heared about it)

Could this cause my slowness?

Could this cause my slowness?

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