97 3kgt sl tranny worries - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

justincreager · 12-30-2007, 03:10 PM

OK im stuck with a single problem. i drive a 97 3000gt SL. It has 119k on it and is in amazing condition. Although im beginning to beleive the transmission is slipping from 2nd to 3rd. WHen im driving slow(as in casuel not in a racing manner) this slip will occur minerly but nothing to serious right now. When im gassing it the slip never happens. YOu would think it would be worse but its not. And when i manuelly shift it the slip never happens at all. Whats the deal.
I have popped my hood and checked my tranny fluid and it is full as far as i can tell. When i look at the transmission you can clearly see a black gunk. SO my other thought is i may have a busted seal or not enough tranny fluid. I can post pics if anyone needs them. Just let me know.
If anyone has any suggestions plz let me know! I just bought this car and its going to be mine for a very long time! And sorry if someone had made a topic like this! I checked before i made this topic i just couldnt find anything like it.

jpyounis1 · 12-30-2007, 08:59 PM

hmm. sounds like you need at least a transmission flush which consisting of new fluid and a new filter. (local mitsu dealer will charge about $100), or you can buy the oil and filter from autozone/pepboys and do it yourself.

filter is underneath the tranny oil pan, about 12-13 bolts to remove if i remember right. our atx uses Dexron ATF

IPT is your best friend for all 3s auto needs. they specialize in our transmissions.
http://www.importperformancetrans.co...ishiauto.shtml

what i would do:

get the flush done then drive around see if its better, chances are it will be ok after that. if not, its possible that the end clutch has gone, or the solenoids are on their way out.

justincreager · 01-03-2008, 07:23 AM

See thats what my friend has said. He thought i was crazy when i told him the tranny was slipping. He drove it and then looked at the tranny and stated i needed a flush and new seal.

Ill get it changed a post a reply on here if it fixes my problem!

jpyounis1 · 01-07-2008, 10:01 AM

good to hear its resolved. no problem man

Driftersdr · 02-07-2008, 11:35 PM

BE CAREFUL DRIVING IT IF IT IS SLIPPING. Please describe this slip further. ATX tranny problems are much cheaper if fixed early, I would advise getting this fixed quickly. I waited until mine didn't work and ran a bill of $3000 to fix

smashbar · 02-12-2008, 10:48 AM

What was the problem with your tranny, Drifter? Just curious..

3KGTVT · 02-19-2008, 03:49 PM

I have the 95 SL model and I had the same problem. I got a transmission flush. The bad part is though, after the flush I found out that the particular garage I brought it to doesnt change the tranny filters for "liability reasons."

4 weeks later, my transmission seized and the front tires were locked. $2300 for a fix.

Get it flushed and make sure they do the filter also.

beatz3kgt · 04-15-2008, 12:13 PM

how much would autozone/strauss/napa charge to do the flush and filter?

12-30-2007, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
justincreager Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: cushing oklahoma Drives: 1997 3000gt sl Trader Rating: (0)	97 3kgt sl tranny worries OK im stuck with a single problem. i drive a 97 3000gt SL. It has 119k on it and is in amazing condition. Although im beginning to beleive the transmission is slipping from 2nd to 3rd. WHen im driving slow(as in casuel not in a racing manner) this slip will occur minerly but nothing to serious right now. When im gassing it the slip never happens. YOu would think it would be worse but its not. And when i manuelly shift it the slip never happens at all. Whats the deal. I have popped my hood and checked my tranny fluid and it is full as far as i can tell. When i look at the transmission you can clearly see a black gunk. SO my other thought is i may have a busted seal or not enough tranny fluid. I can post pics if anyone needs them. Just let me know. If anyone has any suggestions plz let me know! I just bought this car and its going to be mine for a very long time! And sorry if someone had made a topic like this! I checked before i made this topic i just couldnt find anything like it.

12-30-2007, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpyounis1 Volunteer FireFighter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Jersey Drives: 95'3000GT/99'Galant Trader Rating: (7)	Re: 97 3kgt sl tranny worries hmm. sounds like you need at least a transmission flush which consisting of new fluid and a new filter. (local mitsu dealer will charge about $100), or you can buy the oil and filter from autozone/pepboys and do it yourself. filter is underneath the tranny oil pan, about 12-13 bolts to remove if i remember right. our atx uses Dexron ATF IPT is your best friend for all 3s auto needs. they specialize in our transmissions. http://www.importperformancetrans.co...ishiauto.shtml what i would do: get the flush done then drive around see if its better, chances are it will be ok after that. if not, its possible that the end clutch has gone, or the solenoids are on their way out. __________________ Mods- 4" Intake, Modded Throttle Body, Re-Grind Cam Shafts, Big Tyla's Ground Wire Kit, Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs, NGK Copper Plugs, Accel Thundersport 300+ Red Spark Plug Wires, 6000k HID Kit, 99 Garnish, Prosport Gauges, Evolke 17" Wheels, Hella Optilux Fog's, Custom Exhaust, Clear Corners

01-03-2008, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
justincreager Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: cushing oklahoma Drives: 1997 3000gt sl Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 97 3kgt sl tranny worries See thats what my friend has said. He thought i was crazy when i told him the tranny was slipping. He drove it and then looked at the tranny and stated i needed a flush and new seal. Ill get it changed a post a reply on here if it fixes my problem!

01-07-2008, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
jpyounis1 Volunteer FireFighter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Jersey Drives: 95'3000GT/99'Galant Trader Rating: (7)	Re: 97 3kgt sl tranny worries good to hear its resolved. no problem man

02-07-2008, 11:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Driftersdr 3s in florida! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bradenton, Florida Drives: 95 3k, 04 cbr600 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 97 3kgt sl tranny worries BE CAREFUL DRIVING IT IF IT IS SLIPPING. Please describe this slip further. ATX tranny problems are much cheaper if fixed early, I would advise getting this fixed quickly. I waited until mine didn't work and ran a bill of $3000 to fix

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02-12-2008, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
smashbar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 97 3kgt sl tranny worries What was the problem with your tranny, Drifter? Just curious..

02-19-2008, 03:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
3KGTVT Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VT Drives: 1995 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 97 3kgt sl tranny worries I have the 95 SL model and I had the same problem. I got a transmission flush. The bad part is though, after the flush I found out that the particular garage I brought it to doesnt change the tranny filters for "liability reasons." 4 weeks later, my transmission seized and the front tires were locked. $2300 for a fix. Get it flushed and make sure they do the filter also.

04-15-2008, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
beatz3kgt Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern NJ Drives: '93 3000GT Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 97 3kgt sl tranny worries how much would autozone/strauss/napa charge to do the flush and filter? __________________ 1993 3000GT Base ATX K&N FIPK - Polished Intake Pipe - Custom Exhaust - Top Line Engineering Ground Wire Kit - IPT A/T Boost Controller - Pioneer Speakers all around - Sony XPLOD - Datalogger Things To Come Downpipe - High Flow Cat - Lightweight Crank Pulley - Repaint - 17's - Eibach Lowering Kit - MSD 8.5 Super Conductor Wires - Plugs