My Mom's '97 Buick LeSabre with 112,000 miles has started to act a little funny when I first crank it up and start to back out of garage. Sometimes when I put it in reverse nothing happens. If I give it a few seconds, everything starts working properly. It only happens when it has been sitting for a week or so. She doesn't drive and I try and take her car out a couple times a month. Any ideas?
'97 Buick ATF Sluggish when Cold
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How long since the last fluid exchange? Figure you checked it, but is the level good?
Could just be that the fluid pools at the lowest point and it takes a moment for the pumps to get it where it needs to be.
Could just be that the fluid pools at the lowest point and it takes a moment for the pumps to get it where it needs to be.
Sounds like Torque Converter Drain-Back. The Cooler fitting that sits Vertical in the trans case has a Check Valve built in it to prevent Converter drain-back.
GM part# 24202550.
I've replaced a TON of them for this complaint.
GM part# 24202550.
I've replaced a TON of them for this complaint.
That's the same thing the Ram in my sig does-have to let it idle in neutral for 10-15 seconds before it'll move. GM vehicles can idle in Park & the converter will refill.
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