2004 Mk triton auto?

[blackmav]

Howdy.
i've got a 2004 v6 auto triton GLS. 120k always serviced
No mods. Its a work / family hauler/camper.

Are the boxes generally not much chop? We have a Subaru outback H6 and the auto in it is smooth and crisp changing. The Triton one seems to just be slowish at changing.I realise the Triton one is never going to be as good as the Suby, but it seems to be a bit of a slug off the mark and changing.

Can they be sharpened up at all?

[fritzelhund]

I suspect my Challenger has the same box. I find it smooth and responsive but too ready to kickdown into third when towing a small 14 foot aluminium caravan. because of that habit I can't get the V6 to really upen up and work hard..it just likes to rev.... And in this role there is an annoyance at about 100 ks. the torque band isn't suited to that speed..tow my van at 90 or 110 and it is fine, but at the legal speed it can't seem to make up its mind..and kicks down too easily, the situation is worse with the air con on.


These gearboxes have INVECS that learns your driving style. ...try giving it a bootfull for a few uses and it may change its learned habits.
I have not been able to establish its requirements for changing habits ( ie how many changes or how long or how far for it to "relearn" )
If you are using it as a family car maybe the other driver is a "guiet" operator and it continues her (?) preferred style. There is also the probability that it has the wrong fluid..you are a new user..was the transmission oil changed for the sale ??? or is it due for service ? New
(? ) correct (?) fluid will give it crisper changes I have found.
You state "always serviced" .. has that included a REAL transmission service ? .. pan off, new filter etc ?

Could it be that the Triton is just so much heavier than your Subaru ? After all it does have a full truck chassis to lug around that the Subaru doesn't ? .. and the aerodynamic profile of a fridge ...

Once you get used to the car you may even be able to discern the torque converter lock up under light throttle opening...but it needs a conscious effort and a smooth road to notice it do it..and a keen eye on the tacho.
Do lets us know what you discover. There is plenty of Pajero stuff/news/experiences but not much Triton/Challenger stuff.

[blackmav]

These gearboxes have INVECS that learns your driving style. ...try giving it a bootfull for a few uses and it may change its learned habits.
I have not been able to establish its requirements for changing habits ( ie how many changes or how long or how far for it to "relearn" )
If you are using it as a family car maybe the other driver is a "guiet" operator and it continues her (?) preferred style. There is also the probability that it has the wrong fluid..you are a new user..was the transmission oil changed for the sale ??? or is it due for service ? New
(? ) correct (?) fluid will give it crisper changes I have found.
You state "always serviced" .. has that included a REAL transmission service ? .. pan off, new filter etc ?

Could it be that the Triton is just so much heavier than your Subaru ? After all it does have a full truck chassis to lug around that the Subaru doesn't ? .. and the aerodynamic profile of a fridge ...

.

Does you Challenger have the hold button?

I didn't know they had a learning box.
I doubt its had the pan off service.
The Subaru is still a relatively heavy car thats also got a 3.0 six in in it, it definately has the learning gearbox.


The triton seems to be alot slower at changing into a higher gear when you do just hold it flat, or thereabouts, you seem to sit just in the 1500rpm before redline for a bit too long before it finds another higher gear.
In all I am fairly happy but it could do with alot more torque considering its a 3.0.
I will get the box drained and if there is a filter get it changed at the next service.

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