Long time 5speeder, 1st time auto owner

Long time 5speeder, 1st time auto owner

11-25-2003, 02:17 AM

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Long time 5speeder, 1st time auto owner

Joining the auto-lazy man, put it in D and go club. Just bought a early 91 W250 with a rebuilt A727 3sp auto, 3.07's 140K miles. The rebuild was 50K miles ago. Tranny fluid, filter was changed about 5K miles ago. Shifts super fine and smooth, no harsh clunks when moving the gear selector. So I'm asking fellow members, for a daily driver, no trailer pulling, what can I expect out of this transmission? Yes I know I havent read any previous posts or 'best tips for 1st gen' but I will, maybe someone can share knowledge on this tranny? How bad will my fuel mileage be with those high revs on the highway? Bill -off to reading archives..

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