I have a 07 PT Limited Turbo with 41TE automatic with 56K miles. I also had a 98 Stratus SE 2.5V6 AutoStick with the same transmission. About two months ago I was looking for a car to putt around town in (my wife drives the PT) after retiring. And after looking around at a ton of junkers (I wanted to spend under 3K) I found a 95 Buick Century Special with 55K miles on it....it was the classic little old ladies car. I really did not want it but it was in virtually perfect condition and it was only $2799 so I bought it......
It has the 3100 V6 (L-82 160HP 185ft-lbs) and the 4C60-E 4sp auto. After driving the Buick for a few months now I am surprised to say I think I like the 4C better. It shifts more firmly than the 41 when under load and more smoothly than the 41 when driving slower. 1-2 shift is much firmer in the GM unit. The 41 just has a longer and slushier shift at most speeds. It is in no way irritating, It just is not as responsive or quick shifting as the GM unit. The PT has had two fluid and filther changes in the trans so far so I know its in good shape. It also shifts just like the one in my Stratus. i was wondering if anyone else has had any experience with the 4C60E. Also as an aside, the owners manual states that unless the car is in severe service, no trans fluid changes are needed in the first 100K, if ever. (it has been done once anyway.) And as we all know, fluid and filther changes are critical to a 41TE's life.
It has the 3100 V6 (L-82 160HP 185ft-lbs) and the 4C60-E 4sp auto. After driving the Buick for a few months now I am surprised to say I think I like the 4C better. It shifts more firmly than the 41 when under load and more smoothly than the 41 when driving slower. 1-2 shift is much firmer in the GM unit. The 41 just has a longer and slushier shift at most speeds. It is in no way irritating, It just is not as responsive or quick shifting as the GM unit. The PT has had two fluid and filther changes in the trans so far so I know its in good shape. It also shifts just like the one in my Stratus. i was wondering if anyone else has had any experience with the 4C60E. Also as an aside, the owners manual states that unless the car is in severe service, no trans fluid changes are needed in the first 100K, if ever. (it has been done once anyway.) And as we all know, fluid and filther changes are critical to a 41TE's life.