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Re: Auto Transmission Question [Re: fasteddy] #955634 07/28/09 11:34 AM

Joined: Jul 2006

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Houston, TX

dolomiti

Wheeler

Ok, after reading again...this is what happened. Driving in loose sand for 15 miles (with horrible street tires, inflated) in 2d caused the ATF to get so hot that is foamed and the gear no longer had the ability to make contact/spin?

I guess that makes sense, but I do wonder why, after stopping for 5 minutes, I was able to put it in drive and move the vehicle about 50 yards, without a problem. Was the 5 minutes long enough for the coolant to cool?

1998 Mitusbishi Montero (winter package)
1987 Land Rover One Ten

Re: Auto Transmission Question [Re: dolomiti] #955635 07/28/09 02:50 PM

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So Cal, USA

justice

Roll Me Over

The 5 minute break allowed the bubbles in the foam to pop, thus allowing the ATF (not coolant) to regain the capacity to develop needed hydraulic pressure in your transmission. (my theory)

You know when you do a bad job of pouring a beer? You wait a few minutes for the foam to go away...If you attemt to drink the foam all you get is bubbles in your mouth and no much needed beer down your throat..nice analogy huh?

Last edited by justice; 07/28/09 02:53 PM.

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