Wrench Code - Winter Blend Gas to Blame?

[GaryH2]

So an update on my wench, it was code P0657 and diagnosed as a bad transmission valve body. About $2100 to replace, flush trans, and update PCM. I guess that's ok after 200000 miles. Hopefully getting it back later today.

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[stamp11127]

All that matters is if you are happy. From my viewpoint though the industry is ripping off the clients. If the trans is original they should have pointed out the reasons to replace the trans since all the internals are getting towards the end of their life.

 

[JExpedition07]

I have to respectfully disagree. I think you made the right decision fixing the valve body... these transmissions can range from $4,000-$6,000 to replace and that original might go another 100k plus, who knows.

 

[GaryH2]

I have to respectfully disagree. I think you made the right decision fixing the valve body... these transmissions can range from $4,000-$6,000 to replace and that original might go another 100k plus, who knows.

That's what I was thinking. In spite of the miles, it's in really good shape so it makes sense to spend the money. The cost of the repair is less than the value of the Expy so it's worth it at this point.

It's been paid off for a while now so for the price of a down payment (or half of one...) I'm back on the road ( hopefully for another 100k+ miles).

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[stamp11127]

Time will tell but keep in mind that it could also turn out to be a money pit. The tcm is located inside the trans, should that go it is around a additional grand + put into the trans.