I was wondering if there is anything I could do to improve my shifts or even some speed. I have a 2000 Cavalier Sedan 2200 w/ the Dreaded 3speed Auto. I am about to do a complete tranny flush on it, is there a good Fluid i can put in it to smooth shifts, and that isn't stupid expensive. Are there anythings I can do without tearing into the tranny, or rebuilding? I know of the valve kits, but i'd rather not take apart the tranny, being I have veryyyyy minor knowledge of transmissions. Thanks!
2000 Cavalier Sedan.
Andy Gohs wrote: I was wondering if there is anything I could do to improve my shifts or even some speed. I am about to do a complete tranny flush on it, is there a good Fluid i can put in it to smooth shifts, and that isn't stupid expensive.
Fluid changes are fine tuning techniques. The different fluids have differnt viscosities. Smooth shifts aren't condusive to "speed". If a fluid, such as most synthetics, are used, you'll get a smoother shift, at the expence of more clutch slippage and slower engaugement of the gears. If you use a performance type fluid, such as B&M's Original TrickShift You'll get less slippage (quicker engaugement of the gears), but firmer shifts. The changes here would only be minor. A smooth luxory ride and performance are oppisite set-ups for an auto transmission.
Andy Gohs wrote: Are there anythings I can do without tearing into the tranny, or rebuilding? I know of the valve kits, but i'd rather not take apart the tranny, being I have veryyyyy minor knowledge of transmissions. Thanks!
Short actually going into the tranny, you won't make any big changes. Try talking to a transmission shop (not a chain shop like Aamco) that specializes in performance autos.
Ok, I am going to most likely try the TrickShift Fluid. How many quarts am I going to need for a full flush by the way. And should i just use a replacement AC Delco Filter. I probably won't get into upgrading the transmission, being it is just a 3 speed.
2000 Cavalier Sedan.
i used i think 5 when i switch to Trick shift..
