Vitara Auto box & diffs

[LewisL]

Hi Guys

I have recently bought a 1.6 8v auto Vitara on a M reg.

Engine seems fine but the box feels like clutch slip in a manual car, so if i select reverse & try to reverse up my drive is struggles a bit. I assume its a 3speed transmission? it changes gear fine.

When accelerating I get a very strong smell which smells like peroxide(just like the wifes hair dye) anybody know what that might be?

Would a fluid change be benifical? if so what do i use? i might aswell do the front & rear diffs at the same time so what is best to use in them? is it stright forward enough to change out? I also own an mitsi evo & thats a right job to switch out the fluid!

thanks for any help

Lewis

[ScottieJ]

I would start with changing the transmission fluid, should just be normal ATF in the gearbox i think.

sae 80w90 GL5 in the transfer box and diffs.

[LewisL]

Thanks mate will get some oil in and switch it out see if that improves things

[LewisL]

How many litres will each unit need?

[vitara_mad]

I have a auto box available if you needed 1 fingers crossed you don't but its there if u do