GrandPrix34 Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 4T60-E Other Features Include: -An electronically controlled converter clutch (EC3) that replaces the mechanical engagement clutch torque converter with an electronically controlled version, which varies the clutch capacity. Benefits include improved driveability and increased fuel economy -A 2.92:1 first-gear ratio, which provides high torque multiplication for initial acceleration -A .70:1 fourth-gear Overdrive, which reduces wear and engine rpm at cruising speeds, helping increase fuel economy -A temperature sensor, which allows the transmission to compensate for severe operating conditions such as trailer towing or climbing steep grades -A cast-aluminum side cover, which provides extra structural rigidity, superior sealing, heat dissipation and low noise and vibration -Extended-life automatic transmission fluid  4T60-E’s fluid is factory-filled and never needs replacement under normal operating conditions.* (This has an important environmental impact as well, since people will dispose of less transmission fluid) -The elimination of the transmission fluid dipstick, since no maintenance is required. *Maintenance needs vary with different uses and driving conditions. this is for the 98+ 4T60...imagine that, DEXRON III that never needs changing, so they eliminate the dipstick....guess they forgot about us LEADFOOTERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokesGTP Posted June 29, 2003 Report Share Posted June 29, 2003 Yeah I discovered this after me and my buddy looked under his grand am gt hood for about a half-hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminator94 Posted June 29, 2003 Report Share Posted June 29, 2003 Yeah, that's about the only thing that pisses me off 'bout my 2000 GA GT. They give you a spot to ADD more fluid, which is about damn near impossible w/o ripping out the airbox and everything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronic139 Posted June 29, 2003 Report Share Posted June 29, 2003 ever heard of a long funnel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminator94 Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 ever heard of a long funnel? I'm gonna take a pic of that fill spot for you, then you will completly understand what I mean. You will NOT get a long funnel in there without atleast taking out the airbox, which is a HUGE pain in the ass with the ram air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokesGTP Posted June 30, 2003 Report Share Posted June 30, 2003 Yeah you can't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-L82-Loser Posted July 2, 2003 Report Share Posted July 2, 2003 see, this is hella wierd. my car isnt supposed to have a trans dipstick. but it does. i'm changing the fluid soon. so wish me luck as i feed 7 quarts of dexron down the dipstick tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted July 2, 2003 Report Share Posted July 2, 2003 No trans dipstick kind of sounds like GM intended for their cars to be disposable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandPrix34 Posted July 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2003 kinda like a disposable camera hey? No trans dipstick = New GM cars No film loading = disposable camera's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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