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Most assuredly! I had Black Bear turn off AFM, and set TCC lockup only in 5th and 6th gears. Good point. If the transmission goes south and the warranty doesn't stand by it, I will find the money to have it overhauled. And bomb-proofed.
Most 6L80 torque converter failures are with the K2s, not the 900s. I'm closing in on 170K and have no problems with mine. Oil sample came back fine two years ago. Which reminds me, time to send out engine and transmission samples this year. Haven't been towing but we've done some 4-wheeling and made passes down the drag strip. All is well. I'd let it ride if it were mine. I'm of mind to bring it in early for overhaul and upgrades too, just think I'd like to hit 200K first! We've seen them go 300K+ one 6L90 with a utility bed had 420K on it before they drove it in for overhaul.Excellent, thank you! Correct, I am running a 7-4 pin adapter. Lights on the trailer only.
Transmission feels great! Granted, it is not end of the world different, but it feels better. Shifts are tighter and firmer. More pronounced when I put my foot in the water pump.
However, now I am getting antsy about the torque converter. Mileage is around 127,800. Just a shade under 4000 miles on the transmission after the upgrades and fluid exchange. I saw no metal in the pan, but she is at the age where the torque converter clutch starts to go. I am within a month or two of paying off the vehicle loan. After that, I will have money freed up. However...I have a 2 year powertrain warranty on the vehicle. I am on the fence: do I go ahead and pull the transmission for a new Circle D torque converter and engine rear main seal now? And possibly void the warranty? Or, wait it out until the transmission goes south, and hope the warranty does right by me...
Ohh, you had the tune done already? Cool, how do you like it? I love the way the trans runs since Justin did mine.
Sweet. I am OK with that. My goal is to hit 300,000 miles with this Escalade before I consider looking for a replacement. I expect to have to overhaul the transmission, but I would rather it be after the 200k mark.
Light trailer towing isnt a problem for you at all..tow haul ups the line pressures in your tranny and extends the shift points...if your towing in hills that's causing alot of up shifting you need to use it..tranny will overheat. Single axle light trailer no problem at all.
Works for me!
With tow/haul engaged it limits converter lock up as well
Me either. Good to know since I tow all the time.
