98 ltd 4x4 tranny question

[don_davi]

ok, at 105k or was it 110k? anyhow, i had my tranny flushed since they only did a tranny oil change on my full service prior.

After that i started noticing something odd (could be coincidence).

In the mornings i'll let it run for a couple of minutes. Then i'll slowly accelerate and everything is normal until 3rd gear. It is hesitant to goto 3rd. It'll go into it but requires 2800-2900 rpm compared to 2200-2300 normally.

Once the temp guage needle is in the middle or close to it (normal operating temp), everything is all good. Problem only occurs when the engine is cold.

I had it checked out at the dealership but they said everything is fine. I KNOW it's not fine, i've had it for over 50k. It's just doing this recently.

Is my tranny giving me signs of dying?

Please Help........

Davi

 

[02sport]

I think it is normal.....the auto trannys won't shift into overdrive till it's warmed up......my truck and runner both do it too............maybe the fluid level is low?? just a thought....

 

[don_davi]

i'll check fluid level. regarding the normal thing, i'd agree with you except it NEVER was like this until recently.

 

[TSP-MIKE]

The transmission taking longer to shift when cold is normal. The ECU does that so the engine and the transmission can warm up faster.

Mike