transmission's weak link

[Leon R]

I am seeing the same lack of information… If you go by popular opinion on this forum, you would think that these trannies blow up at 85k and are incapable of any towing or increased power...

Well, Planet Isuzu has many members who tow 4-5k trailers or boats without any major problems… And that is done with a heavier Trooper!

I really want to see what a competent tranny shop can do with this tranny!

[tom4bren]

Leon,

I've towed quite a bit with my VX & tranny is still going strong at 90K. Maybe the weak link is the thing in the drivers seat. I drive like a wuss & have a fairly light foot on the skinny pedal. Mebbe that makes a difference.

Tom

[VXorado]

Leon,

I've towed quite a bit with my VX & tranny is still going strong at 90K. Maybe the weak link is the thing in the drivers seat. I drive like a wuss & have a fairly light foot on the skinny pedal. Mebbe that makes a difference.

Tom

I agree and would say you hit the nail on the head. The VX was designed to be sportier than the Trooper and therefore is going to be shifting under hard acceleration more frequently than other SUVs. I think most VX owners are harder on the 4l30e just because we don't have to drive it like a Trooper.

I was told by a tranny shop that 150K miles was the life expectancy of the 4l30e. Not that 150K miles is impressive by any means...