Causes of Burned Clutch Plates
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following conditions can result in a burned clutch plate:
- Incorrect automatic transmission fluid type
- Incorrect usage of clutch plates
- Engine coolant in the automatic transmission fluid
- A cracked clutch piston
- Damaged or missing seals
- Low line pressure
- Valve body conditions
- The valve body face is not flat.
- Porosity is between channels.
- The valve bushing clips are improperly installed.
- The ball check valves are misplaced.
- The accumulator check valve assemblies are misplaced.