Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-ditives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks.
The ZF 9-speed transmission, created to increase vehicle performance level and fuel efficiency on the road, has continued to be problematic for certain Jeep, Chrysler, Acura, Fiat. Land Rover and Honda drivers. Our firm has handled over 1,000 claims dealing with the struggling performance of the ZF 9-speed transmission.
So the options are simple: a) Replace the DDCT transmission in my 500L with a TC automatic that will be available in the 2015 models. (The service manager tells me that Fiat won't allow that) b) Trade out the automatic for a manual without me having to lose money on the deal. c) give me my money back.
The 5-speed 5L40-E automatic transmission manufactured by GM was designed for engines with the capacity from 1,8 up to 3,6 liters and the maximum torque equal to 340 Nm. It had been produced from 1998 until 2007. Initially this automatic transmission was intended for cars with longitudinally positioned engine and the rear-wheel drive (RWD).
In order to replace the automatic gearbox of the Fiat Freemont you have to consider considerable costs: a new gearbox costs around € 800.00, to which at least € 250.00 for labor must be added. Posted on: 7 September 2022 by Scegli Auto
1. Refusal to Switch Gears. If your vehicle refuses or struggles to change gears, you are more than likely facing a problem with your transmission system. Low or incorrect types of transmission fluid could be the reason why your vehicle is refusing to switch gears. 2. Replacing the chain on the Yaris. Posted on 18 December 2023 by ScegliAuto. Video Guide with explanation and accurate description of all maintenance, repairs, servicing, filter replacement, disassembly and reassembly of mechanical parts, bodywork and interiors - Gearbox: Fiat Freemont. CvAc.
