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..GONE..
20-08-2009, 07:48 AM
Car: 98 TF Sports - 3L V6 Tiptronic Auto

When I leave in the mornings to go to work, she seems to miss a little. Then while driving to work she just hasnt got the get up and go she should!

Also, while driving to work, she doesnt like changing to 4th! I have to let off and tap the go pedal and then she'll change into 4th.

Could it be just a reset the ECU fix, or does it need a ATF flush..?
On that topic.. ATF Flush, How much should I pay..?

SuFz :tunes:

Blue Lightning
20-08-2009, 09:35 AM
A flush at a dealer should be around the $220-250 mark, depends on how many flush cycles they need to do. The Genuine fluid is about $35 for 5 litres and you will need around 10 to 14 litres to do a full proper job, so nearly half the cost is the fluid. But generally a fluid change makes the transmissions happy.

QMD///801
20-08-2009, 06:42 PM
try the fuel filter sufz easy change, might explain the lack of power... not sure bout the rest

el3ment
21-08-2009, 12:03 PM
Sufz, I might still have some ATF left at home, from when I had the auto box... We can try resetting everything also to see if this gets rid of any gremlins. If not, you can still do the flush after.

Can check fuel filter also as suggested above. If you dont know where it is, it should be under the rear seats...

..GONE..
21-08-2009, 01:20 PM
Thanks guys!

My mechanic is sitting next to me and agrees, he's just a fat lazy wog! So he says he'll get onto it soon..

I guess we'll see how we go..

el3ment: Hey man.. The claim for the Verada's gone through.. Just waiting on the other fulla's insurance company to cough up!

SuFz :ninja:

el3ment
24-08-2009, 08:30 PM
Thanks guys!

My mechanic is sitting next to me and agrees, he's just a fat lazy wog! So he says he'll get onto it soon..

I guess we'll see how we go..

el3ment: Hey man.. The claim for the Verada's gone through.. Just waiting on the other fulla's insurance company to cough up!

SuFz :ninja:

awesome news on insurance. so have they approved the repairs without you paying excess?