[V8] driveability problem

[Ed Kellock]

There's been some list mail about a part of the transmission internal
hardware causing idle/stalling issues.  Also could be fluid level.  Then
there's the electrics.

You could start with the drain and refill with 4qts to get it some fresh
fluid.  This also ensures the fluid level is correct.  BTDT indicates that
it's okay to use synthetic mixed with whatever's in there now.  I mention
this in regard to the low temps your operating in since the synthetic might
help out with general operation as well.

Ed

On 1/10/06, John Dodd <john.dodd at sait.ca> wrote:
>
> Today barely made it to work.When the temperature is low (-5 C and
> lower) the idle fluctuates widely ,between normal and 200 rpm,the car
> surges
> and has no power.At a light I placed it in neutral and rpm returned to
> 800 .Idles OK.So could it be that solenoid that controls the torque
> converter ?
> Problem is intermittent ,last time it happened was a month ago.Next time
> when I start the engine it could be all gone.Unfortunately I don't have
> a code reader.Thanks again guys.
>
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