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Jim Grant's Tech Tips
93 Plymouth
Voyager, Transmission Woes
Q: We took our car to a lube stop and had an oil & transmission
fluid change. Afterwards it started showing a problem when we came to
a stop; it momentarily shifts to neutral and then to low. In the morning
when it is cold it pauses longer than normal when putting it into gear
before the transmission engages. All other driving & shifting is normal.
We took it to the dealer and they say it now needs a new transmission.
We don't know if they’re being honest or what. Have you ever heard
of this problem?
A: There
are two possibilities. One is that your transmission is in fact in need
of service. It was just the unfortunate coincidence that it had been recently
serviced. But, before spending the money to have your transmission rebuilt,
I would get a second opinion. In addition, you may want to have the transmission
filter inspected. The transmission in your Voyager is likely a model 41TE.
The filter that fits this transmission closely resembles the filter for
another Chrysler vehicle that has a model 42LE transmission. Here's the
problem, these filters may look alike but they are different and cannot
be swapped. Chrysler Motor Corporation warns that the 42LE transmission
oil filter is not interchangeable with the 41TE transmission oil filter.
An incorrect application of the transmission oil filter may cause transmission
damage.
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