Hey guys,
I did a fluid and filter a change a little while ago and ever since then, the tranny takes about 8-10 seconds to get into gear from park. It's right at the fill mark on the dip stick. I got the Wix two filter kit for a 4x4 and put Valvoline ATF+4 in it.
I just let it do its thing and then it's fine. I'm just worried about my wife driving it and not waiting for it to get into gear. Any suggestions on what the problem is or if you think it will hurt anything? Truck's got 72k on it too.

Thanks.

 

Did you replace the o-ring on the flat filter and use the screw to hold the flat filter in place?

 

Yes. Pulled the old one out and put the new one in and then slid the filter in place. Then bolted it down.

 

I think that it is just the nature of the beast? I took my truck in to the dealership, under warranty, regarding the delay in engagement. The first time they replaced the pan filter, under a T.S.B. It helped a little bit. About six months later I found another T.S.B. regarding the delay, regarding the transmission cooler filter, and I took it in again. Again, it helped a little bit but did not totally cure it.

 

my 05 takes about 2-3 sec from park to drive

 

Yeah, mine used to only take a couple seconds to get into gear from park. It just started taking this long after I changed the fluid and filters. And, it seems to only do it when it's cold; doesn't seem to do it as bad when it's at operating temp. Forgot to mention that before.

 

Are you sure the fluid is topped up? Sounds like low fluid or an air lock

 

Yea there's a TSB on this. Mine will do this when it's been sitting for awhile

 

100% it's full. Been driving like this for about 1k miles or so. Not too worried about it, but I got on here and thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.
I'll check with the TSB, just seems strange how it started directly after the fluid was changed. Maybe they accidentally sent me the 2WD filter. I didn't exactly put the two beside each other, but I didn't notice a difference either. I KNOW the part # was for the 4X4 though.
What do you guys do about TSB's? Do you just go to a dealership and ask or do have to have written proof? That's new to me.

 

does it when it cold, first start in the morning,, doesn't do it much after that during the course of the day.