Re: 98 4X4 Problems

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Sun Feb 06 2000 - 17:43:35 EST


4x4, getting 17+ MPG? What engine? Any mods? I only saw 17 ONCE on my
'99 4x4 w/ Auto and a 318, and that was when I had about 700 miles on it
and made a one-day 280 mile run, all highway at 70+.

Drew Schofield wrote:
>
> It's been a while since I've actively posted or followed, mainly because my
> 98 4x4 is/has been doing great. I've gotten it to regularly get 17+ MPG on
> the highway at 75mph. My new problem is that the tranny is slipping on the
> 2-3 shift when it's cold or been sitting for about 1 hour. Once I drive
> about 3 or 4 miles it doesn't slip anymore. I've got 52k miles on it and
> it's in need of a fluid and filter change. Will adjusting the bands and
> pump pressure, along with the TV cable on the throttle body take care of
> this, should I put a shift kit in it, or is it time to start pricing a
> replacement?
> Thanks
>
> Drew Schofield
> droopie@midsouth.rr.com
> www.angelfire.com/tn/page4drew

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