Why does it bump

[wSquared]

Thanks for the replies.

I'm getting the feeling these transmissions are on par with the Ford A4LD with their inevitable failures.

A couple of questions come to mind...

If we were to let it run for a few minutes prior to driving when cold, and maybe work the shifter thru the gears a couple times, would that help to get things circulating a little better and prevent the ka-bam?

If we were to baby it by starting off s-l-o-w-l-y would that tend to delay failure? This might be difficult for my wife; she is from New Jersey.

When it does finally **** the bed, is it possible that it would still operate if manually shifted? Started in 2?

What do those additives actually do. Make the oil thinner? Thicker? Sticky?

Finally, what's the fluid capacity of these?

Thanks again

[Trannyman95]

I'm getting the feeling these transmissions are on par with the Ford A4LD with their inevitable failures.

Ohh dear god they are NOTHING like those crap boxes!!! That has to be the worst transmission Ford ever put in a car! The 4cyl Mustang was pushing it, then they go and put them in Bronco 2s, Aerostars, and Explorers like they can take the extra weight PLUS the fact people do like to tow UUGGGGGGG!!!! At least the 4/5R55s got a decent face lift and arent near as bad. Im not sure why but I saved my old tools for working on those though havent been inside one in years. Back on track with your Impala.... What you can do to take off from a start without the condition you have is to pull the shifter into Manual 1st. This will give higher line pressure to likely overcome the problem as well as apply the manual 1-2 coast band for extra holding power. Try this to see if it helps out.