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I’ve got a 2003 auto xfire, I know there’s no dipstick and the trans is slipping in 1st and 2nd gear, I was told to put sea foam or tranny slip fix but how would I go about doing that? I’ve looked on here for forums and videos but can’t seem to find it, is it possible to do that without having to take it to a garage? Thanks
 
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I’ve got a 2003 auto xfire, I know there’s no dipstick and the trans is slipping in 1st and 2nd gear, I was told to put sea foam or tranny slip fix but how would I go about doing that? I’ve looked on here for forums and videos but can’t seem to find it, is it possible to do that without having to take it to a garage? Thanks
You could make a mistake like that, but I would not.

IMO, what the car needs is what we call a "Transmission service" where they replace fluid and filter. Your car is 19-20 years old, it's way past time, this should be done every 100,000km at least. Most let it go until the transmission acts up, which seems like neglect to me. My car got all new fluids (ALL) in2016 right after I bought it, at around 31000 miles (45,000 km or so). In fact, it's pretty much time to do it all again.

I would NEVER put additives in an automatic, just new filter and new fluid.

As to taking it to a garage or not, that depends on your comfort level with the procedures involved in auto trans service. The Manual is super easy, auto not so easy.
 
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You could make a mistake like that, but I would not.

IMO, what the car needs is what we call a "Transmission service" where they replace fluid and filter. Your car is 19-20 years old, it's way past time, this should be done every 100,000km at least. Most let it go until the transmission acts up, which seems like neglect to me. My car got all new fluids (ALL) in2016 right after I bought it, at around 31000 miles (45,000 km or so). In fact, it's pretty much time to do it all again.

I would NEVER put additives in an automatic, just new filter and new fluid.

As to taking it to a garage or not, that depends on your comfort level with the procedures involved in auto trans service. The Manual is super easy, auto not so easy.
do you know of any videos for the auto transmission service? Cheers
 
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Youtube has "Nag1" videos but I'm unsure how pertinent to the Crossfire they are. Give it time, someone with hands-on experience will chime in.
 
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check the fluid level, you are probably low
https://www.needswings.com/transmiss...level-dipstick
 
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check the fluid level, you are probably low
https://www.needswings.com/transmiss...level-dipstick
WOw, Rob. You are GIVING Fleece Filters away!
 
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Originally Posted by NeedsWings
check the fluid level, you are probably low
https://www.needswings.com/transmiss...level-dipstick

there’s no hole for dipstick
 
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there’s no hole for dipstick
There is. Rob knows the car better than most, believe that. DO NOT assume a veteran forum member does not know what they are talking about - if you are going to be like that, you are wasting your time here.
See this thread and stop assuming you know more than Rob. Did you miss that he's been here since 2007? Did you miss his website?

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...uid-level.html
 

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There is. Rob knows the car better than most, believe that. DO NOT assume a veteran forum member does not know what they are talking about - if you are going to be like that, you are wasting your time here.
See this thread and stop assuming you know more than Rob. Did you miss that he's been here since 2007? Did you miss his website?

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...uid-level.html
where? I can’t find the locate it
 
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Click the link, the red letters - it takes you right to the thread.
 
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
Click the link, the red letters - it takes you right to the thread.
I mean even on there it says theirs no hole for the dipstick
 
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That's it. This is the last time I am responding to your posts, CLICK THE LINK IN MY SIGLINE and LEARN TO SEARCH FOR YOURSELF.
We have a WORLD of information on this forum, free for the taking. Do not expect us to work harder at this than you do.

Just to show I am a nice guy:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ol-length.html
 
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That's it. This is the last time I am responding to your posts, I am not your mother. CLICK THE LINK IN MY SIGLINE and LEARN TO SEARCH FOR YOURSELF.
I am getting the idea you can't do **** for yourself.

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alright mate chill out, I’m new to this and your acting like a spoiled little cu*t, go cry in a corner little girl
 
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alright mate chill out, I’m new to this and your acting like a spoiled little cu*t, go cry in a corner little girl
I apologize, I edited my post but you were too quick and saw it anyway.
 
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