shifting prob

mrnickleye · 02-07-2007, 08:51 PM

Well, if the 'lockup' torque converter is not locking up, it will lower your mpg.

One way to check is to drive the car normally with the OD off. Feel the shifts, 1-2, 2-3, then watch the rpms, and see if they drop 2-300 at around 40mph.

You might even feel it. or hear the engine tone drop a tiny bit.

if you can't tell after trying it a few times, your's may not be locking up.

02-07-2007, 08:51 PM	#8
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Well, if the 'lockup' torque converter is not locking up, it will lower your mpg. One way to check is to drive the car normally with the OD off. Feel the shifts, 1-2, 2-3, then watch the rpms, and see if they drop 2-300 at around 40mph. You might even feel it. or hear the engine tone drop a tiny bit. if you can't tell after trying it a few times, your's may not be locking up. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.