transmission sludge
97 neon
12-12-2005, 03:47 PM
well the automatic transmission fluid got changed today and there was a bunch of sludge on the transmission pan, a transmission shop told me that the transmission was calling for help......i need some advice..i know nothing about automatic transmissions except band adjustments and fluid levels....should have got a 5-spd!
das2123
12-12-2005, 04:27 PM
More than likely it's water in your pan. It will form a sludgy like substance with the added heat. I think if they flush it and add MOPAR ATF+4 fluid in there, you may be OK. Do that first and see if it shifts better/proper.
97 neon
12-12-2005, 05:39 PM
thanks, it shifts great since the change though and that is the fluid that is in it
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