Torque Converter: How It Works, Symptoms, Stall Speed & Replacement
Shudder, stall speed, lockup, and replacement cost - the fluid coupling between engine and gearbox.
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Bad torque converter symptoms and torque converter shudder.
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Torque converter replacement cost and what's involved.
How It Works
What a torque converter is and what it does.
Stall Speed
Stall speed, stall converters, and high-stall torque converters.
Lockup
Lockup torque converter and torque converter clutch solenoid.
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4L60E, 6L80, 6L80E torque converters and model-specific guidance.
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Torque Converter - Common Questions
What are the symptoms of a bad torque converter?
Symptoms of a failing torque converter include shudder at highway speeds, transmission slipping, rough or high idle, overheating, and whining or grinding noises. A check engine light with converter-related codes often accompanies these signs.
How much does torque converter replacement cost?
Torque converter replacement typically costs $600 to $1,800 including parts and labor. The torque converter itself runs $150 to $600, with the rest being labor, which varies by vehicle and whether the transmission must be removed.
What does a torque converter do?
A torque converter is a fluid coupling between the engine and automatic transmission. It multiplies torque at low speeds for acceleration and allows the engine to keep idling while the vehicle is stopped, then locks up at cruise for efficiency.