Can you tell transmission type from Vin?

Some OEMs still use the same 10-digit VIN patterns for automatic and manual transmission vehicles, meaning that VIN alone will not be enough to determine the vehicle’s transmission type.

How do I find my transmission by VIN number?

Simply write the VIN number down and you can then ask a dealership service department, auto repair shop, or auto parts retailer to help you identify the transmission. They’ll easily be able to find the specs by plugging the VIN number into the computer.

How do I find out what transmission I have?

Open the driver’s side door and find the white card on the side of the door that is filled with small black lettering. This card contains specific details about the year the car was made, its transmission, engine specifications and other details. Underneath or beside the “TR” symbol will be a number code.

How do you read a transmission code?

How do you know if you have a CVT transmission?

A tell-tale sign of a CVT is this: When you accelerate watch your tachometer. As you accelerate with a regular geared transmission it will climb gradually and then suddenly drop as it changes gear. You should see this happen a few times (5 or 6 up to highway speeds is typical).

What transmission does a 5.3 Vortec have?

It is also E85-capable. In all applications, the engine is matched with GM’s Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission. The 5.3L’s balance of performance and efficiency is great airflow throughout.

How do I know if I have a 4l60 transmission?

How do I know what transmission I have in my Silverado?

Open the hood of the truck and look at the underside of the hood. In many trucks there are one or two stickers on the underside of the hood listing vital engine information. If these stickers are intact, write down the information they display. The transmission type should be listed.

How do I know if I have 4L60E or 4L65E?

The two transmissions cannot be differentiated from the outside. The 4L65E shares the same exterior parts but have stronger internals such as 5 pinion planets compared to 4 in the 4L60E. 4L60E uses a 6.5″ depth bell with 6 bolts for non gen 3 LS applications and a 7″ depth bell with 7 bolts for LS applications.

How do I know what 5.3 I have?

The 4.8/5.3L motors are easy to identify by their large 4.8/5.3 casting mark on the front of the block, but there is no simple, external way to differentiate the 4.8 from the 5.3. The best way is to yank a head and measure the stroke.

How can you tell the difference between a 4.8 and a 5.3 LS?

Crankshaft and connecting-rod casting numbers are the real key to distinguishing between the two. If you have crank casting numbers ending in 216 and rods ending in 143, then you have a 5.3. If, however, your iron-block motor is sporting a 482 crank and 121 rods, then you have a 4.8.

What car has a 4L60E transmission?

4L60 was common in Corvettes, Pontiac Firebird, and Chevrolet Camaro. General Motors later released 4L60 as the third of the transmission’s trilogy.

What transmission can replace a 4L60E?

4L80E four-speed automaticThe owner of this rig could’ve kept paying to have the 4L60E rebuilt, but instead chose to replace it with the much beefier 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission. The 4L80E has been used in a number of 1/2-, 3/4-, and 1-ton GM trucks over the years.

What vehicles did the 4L85E come in?

The 4L85E is a 4-speed automatic transmission that was launched by General Motors in 2002.
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Specifically, these cars were:
  • Rally Fighter.
  • GMC Yukon XL.
  • Chevy Suburban.
  • Chevrolet Avalanche.
  • GMC Savana with Duramax Diesel.
  • Chevrolet Express with Duramax Diesel.

When did GM start using the 4L65E transmission?

In 2001, the 4L60E became the 4L65E when GM upgraded some key internal parts that were failing behind the increasingly powerful Gen III powerplant. The improved transmission utilized a stronger five-pinion rear planetary and a hardened input shaft and sun shell that increased its torque capacity to 380 lb-ft.

How do I identify a 4L80E transmission?

4L80e transmissions are pretty easy to identify. They have 2 speed sensors on the driver side of the transmission. The early units have no top bolt hole in the bellhousing so you loose 2 bolt locations. The early units also have the cooler lines together near the front of the bellhousing area.

How can you tell the difference between 4L80E and 4l85e?

The SuperMatic 4L85-E Basics

But while the 4L80-E is rated at 440 lb-ft of torque, the monster of the series is the 4L85-E rated at 690 lb-ft of torque. The primary difference between the two is the 4L80-E planetary gear sets have four pinion gears as opposed to the 4L85-E gear sets that have five pinion gears.

How do I tell what year my 4L80E is?

Are all 4L80E the same?

4L80E Differences: ’91 -’96: They are all pretty much the same. They were also known to have a crappy connector that passes through the case. Most have had them updated by now, but there are still some that haven’t and might need replacing.

What did 6l90e come in?

General Motors 6L90-E Automatic Transmission The 6L90 is found in Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickups beginning with the 2007 model year. It is also used in the 2010 to current Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana 2500/3500 van series.