how long should a 94 q last
how long should a 94 q last
i've got a 94 q45a with 90,000 miles. how many miles should this car go without major problems? also, i'm thinking of selling. how much do you think its worth? i think i need to do some work on the active suspension since it seems to ride kinda harsh.
If teh active suspension rides harsh it means the accumulators need a re-charge,cost at dealer approaches book value of the car but a member texca oil a Chemical Engineer has figured out a way to do it a lot cheaper.
There are a whole bunch of threads on "actives" check in this forum..
The actsus qulaifies as a majoy rep[air but transmission and engine will last a long time assuming frequent ATF + motor oil changes.
Fred..
There are a whole bunch of threads on "actives" check in this forum..
The actsus qulaifies as a majoy rep[air but transmission and engine will last a long time assuming frequent ATF + motor oil changes.
Fred..
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Re: (PalmerWMD)
Nice typing fred...
Anyway.. Your in luck... T3 automotive is right there in atlanta... I would highly recommend you take it there, spend $70 they will write you up a laundry list of things to do..... Do a search for T3 plenty of info there (thread in online mechanic right now).....
Depending on its condition (cosmetic) a decent 94 active Q with shot active suspension (actives now adays are worth less, since theyre mostly not good) id say would be worth 4500 on a good day... thats taking into consideration your miles, average exterior and decent interior (normal wear)...
The engine and transmission are good for a while as Fred said... Why not give us some more details on the car......
Anyway.. Your in luck... T3 automotive is right there in atlanta... I would highly recommend you take it there, spend $70 they will write you up a laundry list of things to do..... Do a search for T3 plenty of info there (thread in online mechanic right now).....
Depending on its condition (cosmetic) a decent 94 active Q with shot active suspension (actives now adays are worth less, since theyre mostly not good) id say would be worth 4500 on a good day... thats taking into consideration your miles, average exterior and decent interior (normal wear)...
The engine and transmission are good for a while as Fred said... Why not give us some more details on the car......
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Re: (qship96)
No, at 105,000 the previous owner ran over a truck brake drum at 80 MPH. It trashed the oil pan, exhaust pipe, and transmission vavles/pan.
That is how I got my hands on it. I bought it broken, and had a local transmission sho re-build it.
The rebuilt one has 109,000 on it.
It shifts fine, but has always slipped a little too much IMO. I think it will last another 50,000 miles, with one more flush and filter change. I might need to start adding some Lucas treatment as well.
That is how I got my hands on it. I bought it broken, and had a local transmission sho re-build it.
The rebuilt one has 109,000 on it.
It shifts fine, but has always slipped a little too much IMO. I think it will last another 50,000 miles, with one more flush and filter change. I might need to start adding some Lucas treatment as well.
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Does it really "slip" or are the shifts just sloppy...Jeff Williams wrote:No, at 105,000 the previous owner ran over a truck brake drum at 80 MPH. It trashed the oil pan, exhaust pipe, and transmission vavles/pan.
That is how I got my hands on it. I bought it broken, and had a local transmission sho re-build it.
The rebuilt one has 109,000 on it.
It shifts fine, but has always slipped a little too much IMO. I think it will last another 50,000 miles, with one more flush and filter change. I might need to start adding some Lucas treatment as well.
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Re: (elwesso)
Anything over 5,000 RPM, and it slips in to the next gear. Low RPM shifts are fine, if not a little harsh sometimes. I can really feel the torque converter locking up. When it is cold, it tales about 2 t o3 seconds to drop inot drive, first thing in the morning.
The silver car will spin th tires off the line, but is a little weak at the top end. It wants to shift around 5,500 to 6,000 RPM, when floored.
The black car is a little sluggish at low RPM's idles a little high, and has a slight hesitation, but screams all the way to 6,800 RPM, if I floor it. Once it gets going, it is gone.
The silver car will spin th tires off the line, but is a little weak at the top end. It wants to shift around 5,500 to 6,000 RPM, when floored.
The black car is a little sluggish at low RPM's idles a little high, and has a slight hesitation, but screams all the way to 6,800 RPM, if I floor it. Once it gets going, it is gone.
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Re: (Jeff Williams)
Sounds like a great transmission rebuilder you want to recommend to your friends.............we have seen 4-5 real experts destroy the RE4 transmission.
Lucas what awful stuff............not for a Jap transmission...........BG Conditioner or Lubeguard Red if you have to add something to ATF.
Lucas what awful stuff............not for a Jap transmission...........BG Conditioner or Lubeguard Red if you have to add something to ATF.
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Re: (elwesso)
I've often wished the spelling checker on the board were fully functional.elwesso wrote:Nice typing fred... ..
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Re: (Q45tech)
Wholesale Transmission, in Birmingham, AL They have done several Q45's (especially, since Birmingham has many Q45's running around).
I have heard a lot of criticism of Lucas, but all the web sites I have seen, only test the stuff at room temperature, not at 200+ degrees. I have never even heard of the others you mentioned. I will do some research. The black car has Amsoil synthetic, in the transmission. I might flush th esilver one, and put it in her, as well. It's about time. It has been about 35,000 miles since the last flush.
I have heard a lot of criticism of Lucas, but all the web sites I have seen, only test the stuff at room temperature, not at 200+ degrees. I have never even heard of the others you mentioned. I will do some research. The black car has Amsoil synthetic, in the transmission. I might flush th esilver one, and put it in her, as well. It's about time. It has been about 35,000 miles since the last flush.