Auto clutch slip?

tazzer · #1 02-18-2014, 08:59 AM

Hello, got a 2003 X5 3.0i auto

Ive noticed if the car isn't driven for few days, that when you get in it to drive away, engage drive, the car barely moves forward even though the revs go high (3000 to 4000 rpm)
Then it feels like it kicks properly in to gear and is absolutely fine after this with no clutch slip whatsoever.

Has anyone experienced this or know whats going on?

Thankyou

tazzer · #2 02-18-2014, 09:27 AM

Update, just spoke to a auto transmission specialist, he says sounds low on gearbox oil! Does that sound right??

mferek · #3 02-18-2014, 09:42 AM

Yep, sounds fluid related. I had this problem and changed the transmission fluid and filter. It greatly improved the situation, but didn't eliminate the slip completely. Just wait a few seconds for it to get into gear before you try to go anywhere

puddinboo · #4 02-18-2014, 04:20 PM

check tranny fluid right away it will act like that. theres a plug on the side of tranny where you check and fill, when you fill tranny fill until it runs out of that hole put plug back in, then start x5 let it warm up a bit then check fluid again and top off fluid till it runs out the hole ,then your good to go. alot of auto manufactures don`t use tranny dipsticks anymore due to people over filling the tranny with fluid .

upallnight · #5 04-22-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by puddinboo

check tranny fluid right away it will act like that. theres a plug on the side of tranny where you check and fill, when you fill tranny fill until it runs out of that hole put plug back in, then start x5 let it warm up a bit then check fluid again and top off fluid till it runs out the hole ,then your good to go. alot of auto manufactures don`t use tranny dipsticks anymore due to people over filling the tranny with fluid .

Since he is just adding fluid to the system and not doing a drain and refill, he should check the fluid level with the engine running. Opening the fill hole with the engine off will ensure that ATF will pour out of the fill hole and by the time he reacts to the amount of ATF coming out of the hole he would have lost a great deal of ATF.

bcredliner · #6 02-18-2014, 05:04 PM

First thing I would check is fluid level.

Depending on how long before your X starts to move and if you are located in one of the cold weather Sussexs, it could be normal. If there is a next time it happens, try going from drive to reverse and back and see if it begins to move.

puddinboo · #7 02-18-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bcredliner

First thing I would check is fluid level.

Depending on how long before your X starts to move and if you are located in one of the cold weather Sussexs, it could be normal. If there is a next time it happens, try going from drive to reverse and back and see if it begins to move.

i notice a slight delay in -30c for a split sec then starts to move. I had a brand new pontic sunfire it was a 1997 if it was -30c it wouldn`t move till i let the engine warm up for about 20 min. took the pontiac to dealer and they said it was normal ,tranny fluid was a bit thick till it warmmed up. i told them wtf.

upallnight · #8 02-19-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by puddinboo

i notice a slight delay in -30c for a split sec then starts to move. I had a brand new pontic sunfire it was a 1997 if it was -30c it wouldn`t move till i let the engine warm up for about 20 min. took the pontiac to dealer and they said it was normal ,tranny fluid was a bit thick till it warmmed up. i told them wtf.

Fluid wasn't too thick, but was probably low since ATF contracts when it is cold out there not like Milk and Water which expands when it is cold outside.

Note that the ATF has to be a certain temperature when you check it. If you drive it to a shop or dealer, the ATF will be too HOT and will give you a false reading

bcredliner · #9 02-19-2014, 11:44 AM

It sounds normal to me, especially if it only happens when it is very cold and has been sitting in the cold overnight.

puddinboo · #10 02-19-2014, 12:06 PM

yeah thats why i wasnt to wooried about it , the tranny was just rebuilt about 6000km ago , buy the dealer i got it from in the june , the tranny shifts nice and smooth , other than in extreme cold just a delay but no clunking or anything like that .i feel confident in the tranny, actually i have alot of confidents in the x5.