1990 240DL; auto transmission not shifting.

lovk262 · Post by **lovk262** » 14 Dec 2009, 08:07

my car now has another problem.
Drove for about 5 miles and it started having trouble shifting the automatic transmission. Finally had to pull over and get it towed. Any ideas?

Post by **billofdurham** » 14 Dec 2009, 11:09

I have split this from the original thread as it is a different topic.

First checks are fluid level, smell and colour.

The fluid should be a reddish colour and there should be no smell of burning.

The service requirements for the '90 240 are transmission fluid change at 20,000 mile intervals.

Bill.

lovk262 · Post by **lovk262** » 02 Jan 2010, 08:41

So now that the car quit shifting should I simply refill transmission fluids, and that might take care of it? I checked and there were some fluid stains on my driveway. Will it need a new transmission at this point?

Post by **billofdurham** » 02 Jan 2010, 11:15

Have you checked the fluid level, colour and smell?

How big are the stains on the driveway? You need to find out where the fluid is coming from and how much has leaked out.

Bill.

lovk262 · Post by **lovk262** » 20 Feb 2010, 05:33

Finally took it in for an evaluation. found a great garage! It's the transmission, totally burnt out. So needs a replacement at $1,100 for used installed that has 125K miles on it. I'm asking myself if it's time to sell. I can get probably $1800 for it. Comments please.

Post by **billofdurham** » 20 Feb 2010, 11:32

Will the used box have any sort of warranty with it? 125,000 isn't a high mileage but if the fluid hasn't been changed at the proper intervals........

Bill.