When to change the transmission fluid on a Pontiac Montana?
Your Pontiac Montana should shift smoother with new transmission fluid. Changing the fluid regularly is much better for the Montana than having a transmission fluid flush. A flush can circulate metal and dirt particles into the fluid and cause major problems in the transmission. 2005 was the final year the Pontiac Montana was produced.
How do you change transmission fluid in a minivan?
Slide under the minivan with a socket wrench and an oil drip pan. If you need more room under the van, use a jack to raise the van 6 inches. Unscrew the drain plug lug on the transmission fluid pan.
How to fix transmission slippage in Pontiac Montana?
On a different forum, a person installed a “shift kit” and his van’s transmission shift slippage was eliminated. Using Google, search for “4T65E shift kit” and lots of info appears. Well worth searching this area as well… Also…
How often should you change your transmission fluid?
Changing the transmission fluid at least every 30,000 miles will help your transmission function properly. One sign that the transmission fluid needs to be changed is trouble with shifting. Your Pontiac Montana should shift smoother with new transmission fluid.
What’s the problem with my Pontiac Montana transmission?
I have a 2000 Pontiac Montana with 150K miles on it. The problem is that when I’ve had the air on for 20 min or so, the transmission slips. “Clunk”s from gear to gear, and doesn’t get better when you turn the air off. Only gets better when engine has been allowed to cool somewhat.
What’s the problem with my Trans Sport Montana?
Closest I came is the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid (PCS). Maybe the problem, i don’t know yet. Let me know if your mechanic thinks thats it too. Also having similar problems with my 1997 Trans Sport Montana with 115,000 miles on it. Happens on highway when a hard shift is needed at a high speed to go up a hill.
When did I buy my Pontiac Montana Van?
Bought in on March 30 2009. Since day 1, our van’s movements has been smooth. Smooth ask silk when slowly taking off from idle and smooth as silk when slowing down, then speeding up again (after driving through the school zone).
Why was the Pontiac Montana discontinued in 2006?
Despite initial popularity, the Montana was discontinued in 2006 due to decreasing sales. During its availability, the Montana suffered from numerous mechanical problems, one of which was transmission issues. Pontiac Technical Service Bulletins indicate that a commonly reported trouble spot on 2000-2004 Montana models is transmission failure.