Ballenxj wrote:
StingrayL82 wrote:
Ballenxj wrote:
StingrayL82 wrote:
It’s possible but I’m not the only one who has had that problem with the 46RE
I guess I'll drive mine until either that happens, the wheels fall off, or I sell it. But mine still has less than 72K on it. ;)
Mine had 76,000 when it went.
OUCH! I'm cringing now. :(
Griff, if I keep the OD turned off (except on freeways), can I expect better longevity then?
I just had the trans fluid and filter changed before it turned 70k. The guys in the transmission shop said it looked like new inside.
Yikes. :(
It should look new. If it's cloudy, brown, or smells slightly burnt, you may already have problems.
Running empty on the highway is okay. You don't want it constantly in and out of overdrive. If that starts happening, turn off overdrive. In town and on short trips, I'd turn off overdrive. I'd always turn off overdrive if I'm carrying or towing a load.
Driving style matters too. Hard on the throttle causes OD thrashing.
