Lets Put Lucas Transmission Fix To The Test - See if it Fixes a Bad Transmission
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- In this video I try Lucas Transmission Fix on a bad Chrysler Pt Cruiser Transmission that is slipping and shifting hard and erratically, in addition there is a whining noise coming from the transmission as well. I show you how the car runs before and after I add the Lucas Oil Transmission Fix to it.
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only way to fix a pt cruiser is to run it off a cliff and im a mopar guy
lol I agree Chryslers are a piece of shit!
Damn, these Pt Cruisers are such pieces of shit. Overheating issues, transmissions issues, engine problems. Complete Garbage!
Run all of them off a cliff
Yup i agree those pt cruiser suck..and they look fucing ugly
Shame they were a vg company at one time
No amount of anything can fix a Chrysler transmission. Glad you really put this stuff to the test.
+s0nnyburnett Yeah, Chrysler requires extra step, he forgot to add 3 parts super glue.
+PC Principal SE lol
worked pretty damn good on my 42re
Atheism is a Religion
He waited to long before using it. I drove my truck for 8 years only because of Lucas transmission stop slip. Even the transmission shops approve of Lucas and will tell you it works and does not void any warranties! If it does not work you anyone one you waited to long before you used it.
2000 grand marquis, 160,000 and YES it fixed my annoying hard/ shutter shift problem! Amazing, results may vary but I am a believer.
It’s not a permanent fix. Says add every 30K
My gf had a 06 Chevy Impala with a slipping transmission. It wasn't as far gone as the one in the video, but I knew it was a weak transmission. I put a bottle of Lucas in it and it seemed to work well. The slipping didn't occur and she drove it for another year and a half until selling the car. We told the guy who bought the car, the transmission wasn't very strong, but the Lucas transmission fix worked well for us.
After reading all about at issues, I'm getting a 5 speed next time.
I still wonder if people aren't maintaining their transmissions is why there's issues.
@@Lincolnator721 Trans maintenance is a way for the dealer to make money. Transmissions are built to come apart. See CVT's in Fords or Nissans. Junk !
Thanks for the comment, did you change the ATF or just add the product?
@@acmthere3674 I just added the product to the old transmission fluid. I would advise against changing the fluid. I heard the old oil has a lot of clutch material in it and if you change the fluid the transmission might start to slip more.
I know it does our garage has been using it for 10 years and it works wonders
used it in my Volvo XC wagon after the fluid got burned (long story) to fix hard shifts and delayed shifts. 30,000 miles later, still works.
i am planning to use this stuff to fix my 2001 volvo s60 t5 's(aisin aw 55-50 tranmission) slip problem.it always delays when shitfting to 4th gear from 3rd.Would you recommend it sir?
I've put over 50,000 on my Van since I added 2 qt of Lucas and it still works great. It's got 215000 miles on it now
@Yusuf did you end up trying it on your Volvo? I also have an S60 with burnt oil and want to try but I couldnt find anything saying it worked yet
I just added this to my van. It seems to have improved my particular issue. Hasn't solved it, but I'm happy with the amount of improvement. I siphoned out 24 oz of trans fluid before adding. I did this 4 days ago.
Any update on the van 4 years later ?
Any update 6 years later
^yeah what he said^
I use this Lucas for all my 4 cars and it works really good I highly recommend 100%
As already mentioned by others: 1) It seems this particular LUCAS Fix item would need a better opportunity to produce a favorable effect, i.e., more miles; it is not, IMO, a "quick / immediate" result. 2) Also observed by others, the PT Cruiser tranny used here as an example sounds like it desperately needs a mechanical surgery.
Lucas Will Repair minor minor transmission issues you can't expect to spend $9 at Walmart and fix a $3,000 problem
I used to be a cheap cash car dealer. Lucas fixed slipping transmissions, in about 50% of the cars i put it into.
EH?
Worked with my ford Fairlane 😊
@@04dram04 I do the same lol
New pt cruiser tranny is $250
I have a 03 GMC ENVOY it had been sitting for two years..I could floor it and it wouldn't move, I used 3/4 bottles of Lucs fix and it backed right up! I'm so thankful! Driver fine after that... Now I'm going to try to SWAP IT FOR A PICKUP TRUCK! I have two cars and My children are grown so I no longer need 3 row seating!
I had the same problem on my Jeep I replaced the governor pressure solenoid and put some of this and now it runs great 👍🏻
did it make the same noise as in the vid?
Awesome product highly recommend. It saved us from replacing trans.
Same here. Fixed mine totally!!
How long does it work for - 6 months a year, what?
@@bobp5715It works, Some have been using it for 8 years
@@michaelpayne1737an explanation would be appreciated.
Buy a 94' Celica and you won't have these problems. Scotty Kilmer
Stttaaaaaaaaaaarrt yooooour enginess.
Yes sir
Chuuch
When I waaaas a younnng mechanical
@@mseddine AHAHAHAHA
I've used this product in my 93 Oldsmobile cutless ciera and it really helped my transmission wasn't as bad as the PT cruiser but mine was slipping some and shifting stifly when you use Lucas transmission fix you need to let it work awhile you can tell a difference at first at least I did but over some time it gets much better doesn't slip any more and shifts easier give it some time to
work and do it's cleaning and sealing but keep a close eye on your fluid level.
I have a 2004 Town & Country with over 200k. The trans. would slip out of gear between 2 & 3 (P0733). I changed the solenoid pack and speed sensors but that did nothing. So I added a bottle of Lucus but that didn't help either. However, I did notice that when it was cold it didn't slip out. So I decided to add more Lucus thinking that if I could just get the fluid a little thicker when it was warm that it might be enough to make the difference. And it worked! It hasn't slipped yet, but I'm not pushing it very hard either. I figure that if I keep in mind that it's on the way out, and I don't push it too hard, it might buy me a little time. There's probably a point where the fluid gets too thick to work properly but if you add a little at a time, not too much at once, it might work. Keep in mind to take out as much as you put in each time so you don't overfill it. Good luck.
I used this on an infinity QX4. It takes time to kick in and really start working. It takes days to a couple weeks so this test is way too soon. Like others have said give it some time.
I wondered the same
My J35 has a transmission leak I guess it's common in them
True , I just tried Lucas Oil fix in desperation , I spent six grand for a new transmission a year ago and now I'm getting slippage so I tried , the first day of driving wasn't any changes , it's the 5th day today and 98 % of the slippage was already eliminated . I'm surprised for $ 10 worth of oil my problem was fixed.
@@antoinefigafetta6405 how's your transmission doing?
Were you having any problems prior?
this stuff works great especially if you use it when you just notice the the trans shifting funny or slipping. i dropped the pan and changed the filter added my few quarts of trans fluid with lucas and it shifts like new. change filters as well they get clogged
It takes time to work.
This is a false reading.
Lucas works major league in mine. Like night and day.
I just added the Lucas Transmission fix to my 2004 Dodge Durango Slt 4.7L. It made a real big difference. Immediately I heard less noise. Smoother transitions while it changed gears automatic. Over all I think it's a good product. If you have heavy damage then of course it won't work. But in my case it work fine. Ill keep you updated on how long it lasts.
Thanks for the comment, did you change the ATF or just add the product?
@ David S. Now it is 5 years since you use Lucas transmission give us feedback how is your transmission now, is the problem still there or no more?
The instructions says to add q bottle of Lucas to one quart of regular trans /mission oil. Is that what you did. Did it help for 6 months or longer?
@@edwinalexander1170 I think he is dead
@@mywa8314 huuhuhuh what happened to him???
that Lucas transmission fix does work very good. but that Chrysler transmission is already screwed. I've put that stuff in a vehicle and within 50 miles the transmission started working good.
Ricardo Lupian agree
Ricardo Lupian was it on a jeep xj?
@burningfeet 57 a transmission being screwed vs a transmission that needs a little tlc but you can't afford the rebuild atm is two different things.
yes I've used Lucas a few times it has to work its way into the fluid and get mixed in really well before it starts working better
It very hard to accelerate while in park, none of my cars will move!
@greg mccarter or bad solenoids
I used Lucas stop slip in my 98 ford explorer and it instantly fixed it. That cruisers transmission was LONG GONE. The lucas always fixed it temporarily for months with me! You probably didnt add enough dude!
Thank you for this video! So my boy's 2001 Subaru legacy automatic transmission stopped engaging in drive. I could get it in reverse but no drive gear. I drained the transmission fluid and added new trans fluid plus one bottle of the Lucas trans fix. I had him with each drive gear and holding his foot on the brake idle it for 2 to 3 minutes then go backwards in drive gear doing the same and after the first cycle it started engaging in drive gears and for a month now has been driving fine with no shiffting issues, he's even taken a long trip and back with no issues. This may not work for you but it did on my boy's vehicle. I was shocked it did.
Thanks for this bit of information!! I had a similar situation with my 2001 Subaru Outback , LL Bean edition, H-6 3.0 engine, 165,000+ miles.. I went to a corporate oil-change place last week and they gave me a no-pressure sales pitch, but I knew it had been awhile since the ATF had been changed out, so I said "Oh, why not?" Obviously I am one of only 15 people in the world who have not heard about NOT changing the ATF if you don't do it regularly, because it will start slipping. Well, the transmission DID start slipping after years of no problems at all. Ran it for about 70 miles after the ATF change with some improvement, but felt I could no longer trust my ol' Subbie, which I am the original owner. Checked the Internet to see if I had any alternatives to make things better, and read about the Lucas Oil "remedy" to help alleviate slippage. So I drained out 24 oz. of the new ATF and added the Lucas Oil. I noted that the bottle says you should see results almost immediately. So, I cranked it up, and pretty much got stuck in the driveway with ALL slippage. Nothing was engaging, no torque at all. We had things going on at the house and I could not leave the Subaru blocking the drive, so I had it towed in to a garage I've trusted with it for several years. Verdict: They could get it in reverse a little, but otherwise nothing but engine revving. I need a new rebuilt transmission at about $4500. I agonized, because I really love this car and has been a real tank/workhorse for me, but . . . no, not for that amount. Called a junk dealer and they said they'd give me $75 bucks for the car, since they would have to come get it. I felt I was between a rock and a hard place. One of its tires was worth more than that, but for my circumstances it was the best option I had. I went down today to the garage to clear out all my personal possessions and stuff to get the Subaru ready for its $75 sale, but decided to try Mario P's suggestion as a final grasp at straws. I started the engine before cleaning out my stuff, to get it up to operating temperature. Put it in reverse to see what happened, and the Subbie backed up on the incline it was parked on. I place it in each forward gear, holding the brake as Mario P noted for 2 or 3 minutes in each gear. Finally, I put it in Park, pulled the parking brake up tight, and then put the transmission in Drive. It lurched forward a bit. Whoa! Shouldn't do that if there was 100% slippage in the transmission. I was hesitant to go for it, since there was not a lot of room to maneuver in the parking area and I didn't want the owner to come in on Monday and get PO'd with me for blocking things up . . . but, I did, and was able to drive the Subaru back home! I was amazed!! Minimal slippage, if at all. Next move is to put a bunch of miles on it and see if it will remain resurrected for awhile. All this is just as a fyi for those in similar circumstances; you might want to give this method a try. Thanks again for sharing, Mario P! You saved me some money!
@@peteultizer190 , Update, so what happened?
@@MNWILD43 I was able to squeeze possibly 200 more miles out of the car, but the transmission continued to slip. If I used it for highway travel only, it would have been okay, but unfortunately I use it for in-town errands and live near a busy intersection where slippage, especially upon acceleration in low gear, becomes dangerous. I read more on the internet and found some sites claiming over-filling the transmission can cause slippage as well as under-filling. I was convinced the corporate oil-change place had done just that, per the fill statistics on the receipt, by at least a quart. As a last gasp effort to try and fix the problem, I drained that much from the transmission. As a result, the transmission would no longer engage at all except for a little bit in reverse. I gave up. I'm too old now to be crawling under cars and attempting to "fix" things. Since it was stuck in the driveway, I contacted a couple of junk dealers who never bothered to show up. To get my dear Subbie out of the way, I had to donate it to a charity, and bought a newer car. I told the pick-up guy that I was convinced, with installation of a used transmission, someone could get another 100,000 miles out the girl. Hopefully that will be her fate. Moral: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I’m no mechanic but I’m sure as complex as a transmission is, it should be driven way more to run that through the system, especially as thick as that fluid is.
Just to add my two cents my 08 subaru legacy gt/ auto transmission was shifting roughly even after a pan fluid change. I added this and over time noticed reduced kick when the issue used to arise ie normal daily driving. When launching or full throttle I never experienced an issue but on the normal daily grind it was almost painful to drive. My transmission was not as bad as this pt but was still very noticeable. This product helped quite a bit in my situation.
Bought 92 Dodge dynasty from an old lady, must had little to no maintainance . Trans. Would get stuck on dead stops and engine revs with no movement. I used a bottle of lucas, idled the car for 20 minutes moving the gears PRND, working it in. Drove to school the next morning no problem smooth shifts. This works dont wait till it's too late 16$bottle > Rebuild
i heard it takes a good 100 miles to work itself in. I was getting tiny slips and it helped me. Maybe the Chrysler was too far goine
I mean, Chrysler isnt exactly known for having the best transmissions.
@@johnjohnson6207 you know your not wrong lollipops
It's a pt cruiser lmao
for my eclipse it works after 200 miles for about daily driving it for 2 months and the hard shifting is gone
If you hear noises, nothing in a bottle is going to fix it.
But I thought there were little tiny mechanics in the Lucas oil that find and fix the problems for you.... :) hahahaha
my car wont drive in D ,3, 2, or 1. only in reverse. what is the problem
Chris Roberts what model and year
+HERPY DERPEDY 06' impala
+HERPY DERPEDY 06' impala
It fixed my 97 Chevy Cheyenne, was driving from coast to coast and noticed it was starting to act funny. Added this and didn't notice anything initially but after the car sat from driving 500 miles over night the next morning it was working like a dream.
Don’t change unless it’s been changed regularly. Leave alone never change if it’s black. Did it myself same symptoms.
I had the same initial results but I found that after the vehicle sat over Night the results were surprisingly good. The lucas formula is intended to create a film over the transmission discs giving them something to bite onto after the discs have been worn down otherwise. My assumption os that adding it when the trans is warm and driving for s bit to allow the fluid to work into all components then allowing it to sit overnight the fluid has a chance to film over the discs?
Most mechanics seem to not like these kinds of additives, until they retire, and then they suddenly like swear by the same additives.
I used another brand of additive and it completely fixed my transmission.
chilo31416 what additive did that?
yea they want to stick u with a $$$$ bill dude!
@@asknunya8753 GUNK TRANSMEDIC in black bottle - around $5 in Canada - added to atf
Thanks for the comment, did you replace ATF or just add the product? What was the product you used?
@@acmthere3674 just added “Gunk Transmedic” $5 per bottle at Canadian tire or Lordco
When I bought my 1999 Acura integra, it had hard shifting issues after a cold start. Then I drained the transmission, and filled it with genuine Honda ATF. Problem solved :-D. Try buying ATF from your dealership and putting that in first. Just saying, it worked for me.
jonnda Super important in Honda/Acura automatics to use only Honda ATF. They really don't like anything else.
MarzNet256 Yeah, so it seems. I intend to drain and fill again about 10,000 miles after I changed it to make increase the likely percentage of Honda ATF. That will be in about 2,000 miles from now.
jonnda yeah Honda makes good stuff. And the other cars are cheap enough nowadays you can use all Factory replacement parts including fluids and see what I do on my old Toyota Corolla factory fluids filters everything
MarzNet256 Totoally wrong. I've been using Amsoil and Lucas in our Honda transmission's and they work better then before. Especially in the cold.
Its made a very good difference to my 2004 Lexus RX300 Transmission.
The PT Cruiser transmission on this video will run better when they start driving it everyday. It takes a few weeks for the Lucas Oil to work itself into the transmission gears & the valve body. After being driven for a few weeks, or 200 to 500 miles with the Lucas oil additive in it... the transmission will run smoother. It just takes some time for it to work itself into the internal parts of the transmission
I used Lucas transmission fix didn't do anything for first 500km but after 600-700km it fixed all issues
My buick rendezvous transmission would shift just fine for a while of driving, then it would start shifting really hard. I think it was overheating. I put a bottle of lucas in there and it hasn't happened since. I've seen lucas work miracles on transmissions. Even though it was a failure in this video, I still highly recommend it.
I have a 77 caddy which has been sitting in a barn for 20 years which sprang a seal leak. Threw this stuff in it and I couldnt believe that it actually fixed the leak, or slowed it down. Either way, it isn't leaking 3 qts of fluid a day anymore!
Not trying to offend anyone that has a pt cruiser but god they look so ugly
+Unknownprick They should all be offended and shamed for buying such an ugly and terrible car.
+Unknownprick They're looks arent as bad their quality thats for sure.
What's sad is that I kinda liked how the Plymouth concept car looked, but it didn't translate into a production car well.
+Unknownprick hahaha true!
+Unknownprick Nothing like a PT LOSER. Just an ugly shell over a Dodge Neon chassis, which Neons were the biggest pile of crap too.
I used Lucas oil in my Accord because it had a nocking noise. Worked pretty good.
I'm from the UK & this does work! A family member recently purchased a Honda Jazz without test driving it,the CVT was juddering when pulling off & less than 50 miles it went away!
That is NOT meant to work on CVT’s!!! , and it is written on the bottle
1997 Ford Taurus with a transmission that slammed HARD taking off from a stop. I changed fluid and filter, with a bottle of Lucas put in first. It eliminated the slamming but *not instantly*. The first couple of times it slammed just as hard but then started to diminish until over a week or so it went away completely. Another success was topping up the steering fluid in a 1998 Ford truck with a shot of Lucas when it developed a really bad shudder when turning. It immediately reduced the shudder then over the course of a few drives got rid of it completely.
If there's not damage to bushings, bearings, friction surfaces, or cut/broken seals this Lucas stuff can save you from needing a rebuild or replacement.
If it has a badly worn pump, broken seal, or fried friction surfaces, nothing you can pour in is going to make a difference.
The sound you pointed out is the front pump starving for ATF. My guess is there is low pressure in the system causing the issues. Most likely, the filter is partially plugged. Try that.
Stuff needs at least 100 miles of driving for the bandaid to start working.
Without going into the weeds with my 2001 Honda Odyssey, 2 gear is slipping bad. Honda recommends a very expensive trans fluid for their equipment and at this point I believe I'll try this Lucas product, mechanic in a can. WTF.
Passed on Odyssey for this very reason. Did Lucas help yr transmission Dan?
@@surfside75 9-7-20
Hey bro, gave the odyssey to a non profit organization.
So I had a talk with my mechanic 2 years ago about this issue if you want to hear about it just go ahead and tag me again and I'll share it with you. Basically the Odyssey transmission was built or engineered too small for a heavy van.
From multiple past experiences, NO! Its ok for minor slip and shift problems but thats about it!
You don't know what you're talkin about I've tried Lucas transmission fluid and it works I've tried them all three of my car and it been a success every time
John. R how long did it take for it to work
Without verifiable facts and the variables, we cannot make an informed decision based on, "it worked for me."
Customer: Hello mechanic. My transmision slips, can you fix it.
Mechanic: yes let me add a bottle of this shit and you're good.
Jake Kennel that'll be 200$ thank you
Customer states transmission still slips after last service.
lmaoooo
I have a 2008 sx4.. my automatic transmission wouldn't shift past 2nd gear.. even at highway speed It stayed.at about 2500 rpm.. the fluid is old but since the car has 380000km I decided to play it safe and removed some to replace with Lucas fix.. instant results for me!! Shifted in 3rd and all around much smoother.. engine seems to struggle a lot less when accelerating or hills.. got to 120km easy! Fantastic stuff if you ask me!
Had the same problem, did the same thing. After a day or two of normal driving it started to work. Have put over 50,000 more miles on car. Lucas works, just give it time to soak the seals. I use it in everything now.
It takes 250-300 miles to notice the difference! One test drive won't verify anything
Most of those fluids require a warm trans and a few hours of driving to allow them to circulate and work. How much driving time did you put on the Cruiser? I havent tried it myself, what were the instuctions on the bottle?
This aditive is really amazing, but you have to give time, my transmission was completely dead but after using this Lucas is everything fine, completely fixed my transmission saving me a lot of money.
I made 3 oil transmission changes and filters and after my transmission from 20% gone up to 80% I will still net to change my clutch but I definitely able to drive more.
Pour the lucas into a glass and add some transmission fluid to make it flow better. This stuff is really thick like honey. I added half a bottle to my Impala and it shifts much better. If your transmission is full, then suck some fluid out with a hose before adding. Great product.
Most Transmission Shops never pull a transmission. They buy cases of Lucas Slip Fix .
On a Chrysler to circulate the transmission fluid you have to have it in neutral or drive
After thought that may help someone. I had a Buick in my shop. After sitting over night, it would go into gear and drive for a short period. Then, a noise (similar to a low power steering pump) would be heard and the transmission stopped working. The problem was a plugged trans filter. After sitting over night, the dirt would fall away from the filter and it would work. Then it would re-plug the filter when running. Dropped the pan, cleaned, replaced filter, and trans worked fine again. I hope that helps someone.
Worked great in one of my past vehicles when the transmission started slipping, put 2 bottles in and didn't slip again. Was still working about 3 years later when I got rid of it.
well here's a question for you? did it start slipping after he change the fluid or was it doing it even before he changed it. because once your transmission fluid turns black but doesn't smell burnt that means there's a lot of clutch material in the fluid. and once your fluid gets to that point you don't want to change it you want to add to it if it's low but you don't want to flush it out. because once you drain all the fluid with the clutch material in it. the bands in the transmission have nothing to grip now. so you get a lot of slipping and all sorts of trouble. it be the same example if you were to put your hand in a bucket full of water and sand and it was mixed. it feels gritty and you've got grip in the water. but if you dump all the water out and you put fresh water in with no sand. it's nice and Slick there's no friction. well unfortunately those bands in a transmission need friction to grip.
Exactly what I was thinking too. I do believe you can still do a fluid change, because most the fluid is still in the transmission, but a flush totally screws you.
Could it be a dirty trans filter? My e350 had the trans pump noise and swapping out the filter in the pan fixed the noise. Starving pump could also cause the slipping symptoms.
Sometimes the snake oil works. Used a bottle of transx high mileage for a Ford Focus that I lost reverse gear in. It worked till the car got wrecked
Lucas stopslip works good in the motor oil to soften up cracked seals and stop small oil leakes
I'm sure you have to clear the transmission code stored before test drive. And it has to be driven quite a bit more before dismissing.
yes
It fixed my car's issue which was it was slipping when making left turns for some reason. Worked immediately too! However, I DID make sure to cycle through all the gears after getting it in and warmed up. You should do this anyway to make sure you have enough transmission fluid after adding the bottle.
I've used Lucas on MANY transmissions over thirty years with good results most of the time. It won't do anything for typical 4L60E shift flare, but that transmission is broken from birth!
It's worth a try for problems caused by worn seals, but at the other poster said if you hear noises, the trans is done.
Lucas worked fine on my Chev Venture that did not grab every time from a stoplight. It just about eliminated the problem. Had another car that had some slipping clutch problems earlier & a guy told me to add a small bottle of DOT 4 brake fluid. I did and it seemed to work miricales. I figured I had nothing to lose.
Lubegard also makes a similar product. Our '99 Accord had hard shifting (but not slipping). Changing the ATF 3 times (with driving in-between) seemed to help the most. Lucas didn't do anything.
+anti0918 They recommend that with alot of Honda made Transmissions, its a way to remove almost all of the old fluid without doing a transmission flush. Sometimes those transmission flush machines do more harm than good.
Mechanically these were some of the biggest money pits. Even if it does fix the transmission, the PT Cruisers have a tendency to blow head gaskets among other problems.
I had a ford Fairlane that would slip into neutral then into drive when going around corners quickly or should i say trying to get a drift . I put lucas transmission slip and I couldnt believe it worked! No more jumping into neutral around corners at full throttle! Maybe older transmission design! I don't know but worth trying if you're auto is stuffed anyway! In Australia its like 30 bucks tho!
This stuff works, we have a 2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 SOHC 4x4, and at 131,000 miles the transmission started slipping. On acceleration from stop, the trans would skip over 2nd gear to 3rd with a few hundred RPM jump. I put a bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix in it, and we got another 31,000 miles before it started to act up again with the same symptoms. Luckily, we got that much more out of it, because when this happened, the economy tanked and money was an issue. At 162,000 miles, we had the money to get a full rebuild, and new torque converter. The trans shop told me that when they took that trans apart they found O-rings that were stretched to 4 inches, when they were supposed to be 2. I don't think it would be a permanent fix, but what's $8 bucks worth to you when it's $2500+ to get an immediate rebuild?
notice: check engine light on at 3:48. May b more than just a worn transmisson.
redschwinn you cracked the case
You have to give it time. Mine seems to have no affect but after a few weeks it's flawless
*effect
What kind of problems were you having prior?
It mostly worked for my 06 cruiser. I still do occasionally have to stop to the roadside, after a false- start, put it in park, put it off, start it up again, and it's fine. Been that way 6 months now. I do drive it like a baby, Sunday grandma driver, nurse ride if, whatever( no quick start, spinning tires or excessive speed on hwy) but I ain't fixing it as long as it holds up. So in my case it saved me some work. Good luck.
Use the square bottle of Lucas. The conditioner. Apparently that works better. I used it and def notice smoother shifting
lucas is a good fluid conditioner when you change the fluid to prevent failure. it doesn't do shit to fix a already failed problem.
So question, I have a 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 with 170000 miles. The transmission is basically fine with good fluid. But do you think I should replace a quart with this just as a maintenance/ conditioner as you were saying?
When are people going to learn? Engine/transmission additives only work as PREVENATIVE maintenance. Lucas stop slip will work wonders on keeping a good shifting transmission shifting properly for quite a while. But these additives get marketed as a "Fix in a bottle" and people slop it up! Once your transmission is worn out, NOTHING but a expensive rebuild or replacement will fix it. Some products, like Lucas, will help minimize your symptoms slightly, but give up on the magic in a bottle already.
Right, hence the origin of the "Lucas made my transmission die" stories. People who thought they could rebuild a transmission by pouring some goo in. Key word there being "preventative". Lucas won't save a transmission that's already dead, Every car i have owned has gotten 1/3 of a bottle of the stuff with every fluid change and I've never had any major transmission problems.
Unless you buy a PT Cruiser... LOL
You explained how my 96 accord's trans acted up. Worked for a bit and then it got worse, though that trans was neglected and the fluid was changed twice in its 239k it was driven
This is not an additive you should use in a good transmission. This is meant for when a transmission is very worn. It really depends on what’s worn in the transmissiom and how far gone it is. This product is actually a temporary fix for SOME worn transmissions. And should probably only be used in auto transmissions with regular atf in it. Probably shouldn’t be used in Manuel and cvt or 8-9speeds. But not sure.. just figure they made it specifically for auto trans with regular atf
Lucas has very good products. I use their oil stabilizer all the time and it works. That transmission needs to be repaired so no amount of Lucas will help that.
I've had pretty good luck with Lucas products. My power steering fluid was forever disappearing and I must have added at least 4 bottles of Lucas power steering fix and just checked today and it seems to no longer be losing fluid. When I replaced my radiator, I began to get a leak from one of the connectors of the transmission lines to the new radiator. I had a shop tighten everything up and replace my transmission filter and fluid with Royal Purple. There was still a slight leak and every so often I've had to add a bottle of Lucas, perhaps two or three times now. It seems to be slowing the leak and eventually I think it will stop. Someone else probably would be making new bi-weekly payments on a Honda but this is how you keep a head-turner classic American car on the road (which as the video demonstrates does not include PT Cruisers).
Scotty Kilmer says you have to drive a few hundred miles to give it time to coat the clutch plates for the real test, but it seems that trans is really shot.
try seafoam trans next? :) Also did it help after 100 or 300 miles?
I read a lot of neg remarks on this topic but I have to say that I have a 98 Sebring with the same problems. I used that Lucas and I am NOT saying it fixed it but for $9 dollars it's been a EXCELLENT band aid for over a year now. I had just got a new engine installed and a week later the tranny went out. I couldn't put it in reverse. A mechanic said I need to replace it at a cost of $3000. I had just put in a new engine. I wasn't going to spend 3 Gs on a 18 year old car. So I tried the Lucas and a year later I'm still driving it just as strong. It may not work for all cars but I have to say it worked out fine for me.
Sounds like you married to that car now bruh lol
Very true, considering I've had the car since it was 2 years old. I've had it for 17 years. Google Sebring lambo doors, and you will see my baby!
Whine that goes up and down can also be a more commonly be a bad bearing on the accessory drive system eg ac compressor pully power steering ect
I put this in my honda and it worked..the bottle says it can take 1,000-3,000 miles for it to clear up...it will not work that fast dude...
Terrible video. You added to a car with major trans issues (wrong application) and didn't give it proper time to work (couple hundred miles). This product was not tested properly or fairly.
Neil Smith I have a 2002 Windstar, and the trans seals were shot. Put this in and have had ZERO issues since. It's been two years and 30,000 miles with no trans issues. It must be great for leaky transmissions but maybe not for the issues this guy has.
True, it also says add two bottles the transmission is horrible.
Neil Smith ....fool
richiebigrigrepair01@gmail.com. The guy who did the Lucas test. .He don't know what he's doing . I'm Richie. Owner of Richie's big rig repair add Lucas n drive the car at least 200 miles and shift through the gears .Lucas is a very good product . Don't listen to a guy who can't fix a flat tire any questions about Lucas u can email me I'm Richie owner of big rig repair in California and Arizona Lucas works
Mike Balboa but it says your name is Mike
I had an 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 that had the reverse feature go out, could not back up. Added Sea Foam tranny conditioner and it took a full two months before the reverse came back, try driving it for a few months, then see after putting that conditioner in.
I just replace the oil and filter done. Fixed everything.on my truck.i had bad bad noises and shifting problems.
The moment you checked the fluid without the car warm and running is the moment I stopped watching
Shooff3.4 lol
Lmfaoooo
he wasent checking the fluid level, he was just showing the color of the fluid
Drop the mic 😂😂
Man whats with all your streets having cars and trucks parked everywhere in the middle of the street
+apachelives There are a lot of truck stops around where I work and they line up in the middle of the street before they get into their spaces. Its a real pain sometimes.
He lives in San Diego that's Otay Mesa to be exact too many mexicans and too many semis
You might have waited too long to fix that trans. I put some Lucas in my trans and it helped a lot for about a year. That being said my trans just blew yesterday and that's why im watching videos like this.
Seafoam also makes a Transtune fluid and I've heard that it works better than the Lucas version. I just bought some for myself today because I'm having hard shifts from 1-2 and 2-3. As someone below said, it can take up to 100 miles for the product to work fully! Hopefully the Seafoam does the trick, otherwise might be changing a pressure control solenoid :(
+Nathan Zoet Hope it works out for you, keep us posted and thanks for sharing. cheers
Seemed to help a little bit but still rough shifting. Gonna have to do some actual work now haha
I believe the fluid can only help to prevent or slow down mechanical wear down. if the damage has already been done, no fluid can fix it.
Ben Whoever I added this stuff to a transmission with higher miles that was working fine as a preventive maintenance. needless to say it went out shortly after. NEVER AGAIN will I use this stuff.
“As you can see the car is in park”
Continues to show gear in drive*
....Clearly not in park
I thought same shit lmao
I'd just like to point out that I used this stuff, and it completely locked my transmission. It will not even shift from reverse to park. It's completely broken.
I've used this stuff in many cars, 1. it takes a long time for it to start actually working, 2. it does stop slipping and hard shifting 3. that car is fucked and no bottle of anything is going to fix that.
Well put I think its meant for worn transmissions not destroyed ones lol I personally used it in my 2002 buick regal has over 200,000 with original transmission was shifting a little ruff sometimes delayed after putting new fuild and a whole bottle and driving 20 miles or so it now shifts great ! Plus chrysler transmissions are sh!#
Same car here. Any updates?
@@joelmalnofski5896 yeah, still shifts good.
You gotta give it more time. I didn’t use Lucas, but the one I used from Oreillys, my 2010 Ford Fusion was bad like that car. Shifting hard or not shifting. I drove it till it worked out the kinks, lasted me three more years
I’ve put it in there three times. However, you have to change your transmission fluid more often. The third time, it didn’t do as good.
what people dont understand is that in high mileage or old cars that never had trans fluid change, change it will damage the trans because all the material lost from the clutches will end up in the oil. when you remove the oil, you're removing that material and then the trans will slip.
As you can see the car's in park. He then pans to the shifter and it's in drive. Ummmmm.
+John Sikes I noticed the exact same thing! LOL
+John Sikes must be a conspiracy :)
+bigbore400 They're EVERYWHERE! ;-)
Plus nothing should happen if the car is in park and he gives it gas...or am I missing something?
What do you expect his mexican lol