ATX fluid additives

[roswell998]

Are there any additives that can buy time before ATX replacement/rebuild when occassional slight shudder develops upon shift from 1 to 2?

Trying to decide on rebuild or replacement and desire smoothest shift possible between now and then. Also, opinions on rebuild or replacement will be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[FoSHO]

Hey. You might try lucas tranny oil, it supposaly helps to eliminate slippage and makes shifting more smooth. I am not sure if it would help but you might look into it.

 

[TYSHO]

Have you checked the fluid level? Is the fluid old?

 

[SHOtimer]

I tried the Lucas Tranny additive when my tranny started to go. It did horrible things and made the tranny much worse. I changed the fluid to get it out of there, and I drove it for a few thousand more miles till a rebuild. But, bottom line my experience with that stuff is that it is crap.

Doug

 

[roswell998]

Fluid age & level.....also new question

Have you checked the fluid level? Is the fluid old?

I have recently flushed, new filter & refilled with Valvoline Mercon/Dexron. Level is full.

Also, there was not too much "junk" on the magnet. Only a little bit of black sludge.

New question.........What about using synthetic fluid? Any chance of improvement there?