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VZ automatic transmission issue

Discussion in 'VZ Holden Commodore (2004 - 2006)' started by JmartinVZthunder, Sep 27, 2011.

  1. Sep 27, 2011 #1
    JmartinVZthunder

    JmartinVZthunder New Member

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    Hi Guys,

    I've recently purchased an SVZ thunder ute. Its a great car with about 115,000km on the clock. Ive recently noticed that the gear box (4spd auto) seems to drop out of
    fourth gear after 10 - 15 minutes of driving. I can be doing 100km/h at about 1800 revs in 4th gear, on a dead flat stretch of road, and then all of a sudden, drops to third an im doing 2700-2800 revs. It is hurting fuel economy on long trips. Ive checked the transmission oil level and it is fine.

    Any ideas and advice would be greatly appreciated
    Thanks
     
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  2. Sep 27, 2011 #2
    andyman

    andyman The Only 6sp VZ Wagon

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    do you drive it with pwr button on?
     
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    JmartinVZthunder

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    No, the pwr button isnt on
     
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    JmartinVZthunder

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    Its not overly a massive issue, but it means that freeway driving fuel economy is about 13
     
    JmartinVZthunder, Sep 29, 2011
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    Hopefully this 'small' issue doesn't lead to anything bigger for your sake.

    Personally i'd go get it checked out.
     
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    that sucks..kinda scared that my baby will now start playing up...
     
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