transmission shift hesitation

[Larry Jamison]

I have a 2011 545RFE transmission and I have a slight shift hesitation anyone else experience this. Fluid level is correct.

 

[Daw14]

Ever did a filter and fluid change ?

 

[CanuckRam1313]

^^^ THIS!!!!

 

[Burla]

Replacing valve bodies on the 545 should be considered a maintenance item at this point. For sure you have crossleaks. You can do this yourself if you can drop the pan, all all you need t25's torx bit.. The question should be do you need solenoid with VB. drop pan and 2 filters takes 8 quarts, consider metal thread upgrade, only use OEM sump filter but you can use synthetic canister filter there are threads on all of these use search. Bottom line very fixable with minimal cost, consider moving to redline c+ as well, great upgrade for rfe.

Product Overview: ATS 68RFE Valve Body and ATS Co-Pilot

Clint Cannon, President of ATS, describes the inherent weaknesses of the 68RFE (545RFE, too) valve body. This is a comprehensive overview of the numerous pro...

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[Burla]

metal thread and canister options...

this is the only known metal thread that fits tight, many of the round ones for loose.